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What kind of spider is this and is it dangerous?
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6 Responses to What kind of spider is this and is it dangerous?
i hate those s.o.b.’s i live in ft.smith & i see them all the time!they look dangerous!
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Hmnn, what a lovely spider. I know, how about purchasing a bottle of vodka, unscrewing the top off, inserting a cloth about halfway in to give a ‘fuse’ sticking out of the top, light the fuse, and chuck vodka under the web. Just an opinionated idea.
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Looks just like a standard garden spider to me. Normally (in aus at least) the dangerous ones are brightly coloured, have a red back, or a white tail.
Grew up in the outback.
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It looks pretty huge. Whatever it is, be careful when you disturb them. You may never know what it may do. Just be careful.
Grew up in the outback.
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First, let me say what a nice photo that is. If you put some greenery or flowers “just” behind the spider and web, you’d have a VERY nice photo, worth framing.
Second, I love the fact that you actually “care” about the spider. I wish everyone respected the little animals of the world like that. There is so much fear out there that dictates irrational behavior.
Thirdly, that little gal is an Orb Weaver Spider (don’t know the exact species) which is completely harmless to humans. She’s a beauty isn’t she? You could actually hold her in your hands gently and she would NOT bite you. They are docile little creatures.
Spiders do a great deal of good for our planet, and we probably couldn’t exist without them. They help to control the insect populations. The different spiders of the world not only eat insects, but some even feed on lizards, snakes, small mammals, bats, and small birds.
Professional Wildlife Cinematographer, Photographer, & Naturalist 36 years.
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It’s some type of orb weaver,like Charlotte,in “Charlotte’s Web.” They do indeed weave a new web every night,and they are harmless to humans and beneficial,as they eat many flying insects.She will soon lay her eggs and then sadly,die,but there will be many,many babies to take her place.You can tell it’s a female as the males are very small in comparison.
Professional Wildlife Cinematographer, Photographer, & Naturalist 36 years.
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