Giant armored trapdoor spider

[ralphh]

I don't know, something about the name alone 'giant man-eating armored short-tempered trapdoor battle-ready spider' doesn't conjure up thoughts of a cute small harmless spider...heh great images!

LOL

 

[tirediron]

The words "giant" and "spider" should NEVER be used together in a sentence!

 

[Mully]

Looks like you found this on another planet. Like #2 the best.

 

[cgipson1]

That won't win a beauty contest but I want one. Now to find one and talk the missus into it

Great shots as always.

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This particular species is considered endangered, and the authorities are working hard to prevent traffic in this species. But there are other Trapdoors available just as dramatic as this one! The trapdoors are interesting arachnids...

 

[CoBilly]

Thanks for looking and commenting!

I used a 150mm macro lens with a 1.4x teleconverter/extender. The subject was about one inch body length. I find it very cute and photogenic. Also found tarantulas nearby too!

What kind of tarantulas did you find? I find them fascinating and creepy at the same time

 

[orionmystery]

LOL..thanks for the humor/comments

coBilly, not sure of the species..probably Coremiocnemis hoggi(?). They are definitely "cuter" than this giant armored trapdoor spider LOL