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WillemSvdMerwe [2018-09-26 17:48:11 +0000 UTC]

These are cool - though fearsome predators of those poor spiders!Β  How big do the 'tarantulas' get over there?

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Monkeystyle3000 In reply to WillemSvdMerwe [2018-09-26 18:47:06 +0000 UTC]

We have desert tarantulas here in southern Nevada.Β Β A mature tarantula weighs several ounces and has eight four-inch long legs appended to a body that's two or three inches long. We are in tarantula breeding season now through October so hopefully I'll be lucky enough to get some tarantula shots soon.Β 

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creative1978 [2018-09-26 08:56:25 +0000 UTC]

Great capture, the detail in the face and antenna area is an awesome

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Monkeystyle3000 In reply to creative1978 [2018-09-26 18:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks pal! This beautiful lady was a busy body and made me work hard at getting her in focus and at a good angle. I love, love these gorgeous wasps.

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xjames7 [2018-09-26 00:24:35 +0000 UTC]

Great shot!

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Monkeystyle3000 In reply to xjames7 [2018-09-26 18:48:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SkilIets [2018-09-25 23:55:49 +0000 UTC]

im satisfied and scared

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CloudedHeu In reply to SkilIets [2018-09-26 00:40:25 +0000 UTC]

And they can grow up to the size of your palm...ya welcomeΒ  Β 

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SkilIets In reply to CloudedHeu [2018-09-26 00:50:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks im gonna get nightmares now, great picture though !

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Monkeystyle3000 In reply to SkilIets [2018-09-26 18:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks. Don't be scared. They truly are rather docile... unless you are a spider, then she may lay her eggs in your face after she paralyzes you and drags you into a hole.Β 

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SkilIets In reply to Monkeystyle3000 [2018-09-26 22:34:43 +0000 UTC]

oh yikes, but i always have a fear of getting stung, even if i never got stung.

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Monkeystyle3000 In reply to SkilIets [2018-09-28 22:15:34 +0000 UTC]

Try to be brave! They really do not have any interest in stinging humans. Only the females sting and they save that for unfortunate spiders which they hunt to feed their young.

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SkilIets In reply to Monkeystyle3000 [2018-09-29 02:04:29 +0000 UTC]

i see now , theyre not that agressive

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