Huntsman in DR

[Lasiodora]

These spiders would come in with shadows every night to hunt. The picture was taken in my father's house in the Dominican Republic over the summer.
Mike


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[Lasiodora]

Here's another pic since I don't know how to post multiple pics on one thread yet.

 

[Alex S.]

Heteropodidae

Nice pics. That is the very common species Heteropoda venatoria.

Alex S.

 

[steve055]

It is the same Huntsman you see in FL. They are one of the fastest spiders i have ever kept. here is a pic of one eating a cricket.

 

[Wade]

Originally posted by steve055
They are one of the fastest spiders i have ever kept.

They make even the fastest tarantulas look like snails.

Wade

 

[johns]

I'll...

SECOND that! Man, they're faster than a thought, especially when disturbed...

 

[Wade]

Johns and I are doing our level best to get huntsmen established in VA, LOL!

Wade =D

 

[johns]

Originally posted by Wade
Johns and I are doing our level best to get huntsmen established in VA, LOL!

Wade =D

<snicker> True, dat!