Nature Visitor on my front patio.

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  1. rayallen

    rayallen Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Visitor on my front patio. Just a huntsman, nothing to be scared of. Canon 20D, Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6. First real test of the 75-300mm. I think it is a keeper.

    [​IMG]IMG_0326_PSCC by Ray Allen, on Flickr
     
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    Not poisonous then I take it? Wheeew!
     
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  3. rayallen

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    No, not at all. They just look scary, especially for anybody who does not like spiders. To give you an idea of size, he (she?) would be about 2 1/2 inches across with front legs extended. They won't attack you. They usually run away faster than you can if you try to catch them.
     
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    They are pretty cool, I used to have one as a pet in my toilet, till my ex moved in and drowned the poor bugger in fly spray.
    What is it with women and not liking a bloke's pet spider!
     
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    I think you will find the lady of the species is larger than the male.
     
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    This one is having a bad hair day.
     

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  7. rayallen

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    Some people think that a good spider is a dead spider. While that may be true for some spiders it does not apply to a huntsman.
     
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    When there is only one it is hard to make a comparison!
     
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  9. rayallen

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    Yes, I think you are right about that. Probably not about to win a beauty contest. Good macro shot. And you are most welcome to get that close to it.
     
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