Could someone tell me what kind of spider this is?

[TeachersPet]

Hi, I just posted this in the introduce yourself forum but thought I should post it here too... So does anyone know what kind of spider this is? I will try to get better pics if needed.
I can't figure out how to attach the same photos here as I have on the other post so here is a link to them
spider pics

Thanks for the help.

 

[AfterTheAsylum]

If the pictures were better, I think I could tell you. I have seen that little bugger before. I will recall the name in a moment. It looks like the abdomen is elongated horizontally in the picture with a hammock shape in the back. The spider in mind is very tiny. What is the size? Any "strange" physical "trademarks"?

 

[Malhavoc's]

Some sort of orb weaver I would think, I cant get more specific due to blurryness of photos, I suggest investing in Audobons guid to north american insects and arachnids, IT can be rather helpful some days

 

[TeachersPet]

More info

MORE INFO IS: I noticed that before he shed his skin he had "horns or spurs" on what looked like his abdomen, but now it looks like they are on his "butt area" (sorry don't know the right name), I do know that he is an orb weaver, and also notice two black small square shaped dots on the underside of his "butt area" LOL His legs have brown and white stipes, he's also a bit furry. With he's legs spread out he is over the size of a one and/or two dollar coin.

I would also like to note that we have officially bought this guy a home, no more old mayo jar I had told my son that if he lived for two month, I would take him to get a home for "Harold the horny spider" ( the names kids come up with ) but anyways... Harold is officially our pet, and sooooo much fun to admire. Question: What should I feed him? Flies don't seem so be all over the house anymore... it's getting colder.

Thanks to everyone for your help.
P.S. I will also try to get some new pics of him...

 

[TeachersPet]

New Pic

I think this one is better than the last ones.

I think he looks alot like the one this guy posted... Or so I do believe he looks alot like this when I found him. This has to be the same kind

And if this is it... were should I be looking for more info on him... I don't really know how to search for spiders online... there are so many!!!

Thanks for you help

 

[Androctonus_bic]

Araneus diadematus. I guess