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Mosco · 11 July 2012, 12:52 AM

it was hanging outside the house we rented while on vacation on an island.... About 5 inches long (including legs, of course). Does anyone know what these are called?

Dr.Brian · 11 July 2012, 01:00 AM

If it was that large it was probably a golden orb spider, sometimes called a banana spider.
Harmless, but if you're afraid of spiders it would scare the bejesus out of you.

nowzen · 11 July 2012, 01:08 AM

Yes, I would say its probably a 'Nephila' family... didn't know you had them in the states.
Here's one I almost ran into in hong Kong...

Darlinboy · 11 July 2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

If it was that large it was probably a golden orb spider, sometimes called a banana spider.
Harmless, but if you're afraid of spiders it would scare the bejesus out of you.

X2 golden orb. They are beautiful and can be huge!

Dr.Brian · 11 July 2012, 05:55 AM

How do you know if the golden orb spider outside your window is hardcore?

It eats birds.

Sixshooter · 11 July 2012, 07:25 AM

Holy cow that's freaky! ^^^

FeelingTheBlues · 11 July 2012, 09:08 AM

I believe it's a spider...

JohnBoy · 11 July 2012, 11:56 PM

Nice pic,Greg! What a spider! Did you guys rent that place Dr. Moreau has listed? Must have been an interesting vacation.

Mac-Apple · 12 July 2012, 12:06 AM

I knew I shouldn't of clicked on this thread, I hate spiders.

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 02:37 AM

I've never been afraid of spiders... until now.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 03:30 AM

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I've never been afraid of spiders... until now.

I have to agree, it is one ugly specimen...

I prefer those babies!

figbo · 12 July 2012, 04:08 AM

It's the squishable,stepable kind Greg.

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 04:34 AM

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It's the squishable,stepable kind Greg.

Nah, man - those spindly legs would wrap right around from underneath your foot and inject deadly poisons from all eight tips directly into your foot veins. Through your shoes and everything.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 04:50 AM

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Nah, man - those spindly legs would wrap right around from underneath your foot and inject deadly poisons from all eight tips directly into your foot veins. Through your shoes and everything.

I know a lady who watches way too many movies...

figbo · 12 July 2012, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Nah, man - those spindly legs would wrap right around from underneath your foot and inject deadly poisons from all eight tips directly into your foot veins. Through your shoes and everything.

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 05:39 AM

Yes, I recognize that from the scarierthanheck arachnid family. It's a subset of the makeyouhurtyourself family.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 05:46 AM

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Yes, I recognize that from the scarierthanheck arachnid family. It's a subset of the makeyouhurtyourself family.

My dear, you really are an expert aren't you?

The Joker · 12 July 2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Yes, I recognize that from the scarierthanheck arachnid family. It's a subset of the makeyouhurtyourself family.

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 06:10 AM

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My dear, you really are an expert aren't you?

Yeah, well what can I say Carl, I just know stuff.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Yeah, well what can I say Carl, I just know stuff.

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 06:28 AM

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I will not be able to sleep tonight.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 July 2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

I will not be able to sleep tonight.

Dbelle7 no likey me gift, me is sad...

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Yes, I recognize that from the scarierthanheck arachnid family. It's a subset of the makeyouhurtyourself family.

Lisa · 12 July 2012, 06:57 AM

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Aww, now that one's cute, Dbelle. Looks like a little puppy.

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 10:45 AM

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Dbelle7 no likey me gift, me is sad...

Ok! I take it back

dbelle7 · 12 July 2012, 10:47 AM

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Aww, now that one's cute, Dbelle. Looks like a little puppy.

I guess. In a scary, possessed puppy kind of way. Heh.

roadcarver · 12 July 2012, 11:35 AM

Are those photos you took yourself? Those are freaky!

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

How do you know if the golden orb spider outside your window is hardcore?

It eats birds.

roadcarver · 12 July 2012, 11:43 AM

Quick google..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8VlKjLdVrM

threemonkeys · 13 July 2012, 04:19 AM

Pet it, Greg. TRF says it's ok.

figbo · 13 July 2012, 04:22 AM

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Pet it, Greg. TRF says it's ok.

Yeah,go ahead!!!

11 July 2012, 12:52 AM	#1
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JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Nice pic,Greg! What a spider! Did you guys rent that place Dr. Moreau has listed? Must have been an interesting vacation.

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