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Chiquita
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This is a Golden silk spider. I took this at Lettuce Lake back in October 2013. Despite their large size, they are real docile and not inclined to bite. I have let them walk on my arm several times even had one as a pet for a short time (I named it chiquita because some people call them banana spiders). They make large very strong webs that can trap small birds and anything else that is unfortunatel to get caught. I don't see them hardly at all anymore. It's been several years since I have seen them in force, and there were times when I accidently walked into their web and was somewhat cocooned! This is the same type of spider that I capture here.

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::Ramad
01/29/17 10:24 PM GMT
Chiquita's body looks like a fruit too. Good close up of the spider. I'll never want one crawling on my arm !!
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::tigger3
01/30/17 1:15 AM GMT
It is a good close up, and that is close enough for me. Lol!
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.carlosf_m
01/30/17 2:49 AM GMT
Good close up, I don't have a problem with spiders, unless those poisonous ones, anyway, great shot
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.gonedigital
01/30/17 5:35 AM GMT
I kept Stick Insects as a boy Alex but never went hardcore and had big Spiders like you, I don't suppose it was much of a chick magnet though. Joking aside this is a clear image with good lighting and complementary colours.
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::corngrowth
01/30/17 10:56 AM GMT
---I have let them walk on my arm several times even had one as a pet for a short time---

You've a good taste, Alex, so a perfect choice, my friend.

I was smiling about Sandi's relativizing comment.
I don't have any problems with spiders as well, but prefer a dog or cat as pet instead of this BKC ('Bird Killing Critter', ☺ ).

As it's Monday already here, it's a good manic Monday image to me!

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.Tomeast
01/30/17 10:18 PM GMT
I don`t think I would be brave enough to let him crawl on me. What an exotic looking spider , maybe he could trap the Wharf Ant.
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.flanno2610
01/31/17 12:30 AM GMT
A well behaved spider!
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.icedancer
02/07/17 9:41 PM GMT
That's one big spider, great colour and detail
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