Australian Spiders: Baby Huntsman
At least, I think it's a baby huntsman. I took this shot on November 24, 2013, while out near the back gate. The wire gives you some idea of the scale, but this little critter was around a centimetre total in diameter (including the legs). If it's a huntsman, it'll grow up to 20 cm across, including its legs. They are so cute, when they're little.
Just cruising on the gate arch - hoping whatever built the web doesn't notice.
And then someone shook the gate and he went nuts - this is the only half-decent shot of it in motion.
It settled down again in a shadier part of the gate and sat still long enough for me to get this shot.
Which is where I left it. Here's hoping it gets to grow up.
Just cruising on the gate arch - hoping whatever built the web doesn't notice.
And then someone shook the gate and he went nuts - this is the only half-decent shot of it in motion.
It settled down again in a shadier part of the gate and sat still long enough for me to get this shot.
Which is where I left it. Here's hoping it gets to grow up.
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