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RevLinePhoto
Aug-07-2005, 12:00 PM
Here is two images from today one of them took all I had to get within 3 feet, Bet you cant figure out which one it was lol.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/papy1985/91751016.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/papy1985/6f68ee8c.jpg

Just a question I'm shure this is venomous just wondering how quickly it would kill me?

Ryan
Harryb
Aug-07-2005, 08:18 PM
Nice shots. The spider wouldn't kill ya. Spiders are pretty cool. If he was poisonous (probably) and bit you you might feel a tad uncomfortable.
Osprey Whisperer
Aug-08-2005, 07:43 AM
You really need to get over your fear of the deadly butterfly. They are not know to attack humans. :D


Nice shots. I'm not a big fan of spiders either. We have a lot of black widows in this area. I'm hoping to avoid being bit. The butterflies are plentyful here in Florida.

BMP
WaterfallRich
Aug-08-2005, 08:49 AM
That's the evil jumping garden spider and you would certainly be dead within a minute of it's bite. Luckily, it can only jump 2.5 feet - it was waiting for you to get 6 inches closer!

It was very brave of you to get that close to something you fear :thumb
RevLinePhoto
Aug-08-2005, 06:36 PM
That's the evil jumping garden spider and you would certainly be dead within a minute of it's bite. Luckily, it can only jump 2.5 feet - it was waiting for you to get 6 inches closer!

It was very brave of you to get that close to something you fear :thumbMy heart was pownding as I walked away. I dont think I can do it again I had trouble sleeping lastnight from it.:hide Sad but true.

Those butterfly's are ploting against us I can feel it:rofl .

Thanks for the comments
Ryan
jwear
Aug-09-2005, 07:35 AM
Nice shots. The spider wouldn't kill ya. Spiders are pretty cool. If he was poisonous (probably) and bit you you might feel a tad uncomfortable. i think that spider will kill at f8 or iso 800 some are f10 be very careful :scratch
Rohirrim
Aug-09-2005, 08:37 AM
That is probably a Golden Orb Weaver (Argiope aurantia. A link to a pic that looks pretty similar is here: http://www.phorid.net/spiders/gallery.htm

According to this site (http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/orb_weaving_spiders.htm)
Orb weavers are reluctant to bite. Symptoms are usually negligible or mild local pain, numbness and swelling. Occasionally nausea and dizziness can occur after a bite. Humped Orb Weavers have very small fangs and they are timid and reluctant to bite. For the most part spiders pose little risk to humans.

Nice pics BTW,