spider ID needed

junglehabitats

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ok folks im by no means a spider person but i was out looking for snakes today in western NC and ran across this monster spider.. i have never seen any like it before and decided to " bring it home " the total size of this thing with legs spread is about 2" the rear of it is very pretty if anyone has a clue what it is let me know thanks



 

vulpina

Arachnoprince
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No crab spider, it is some type of orb-weaver. Almost looks like a "Furrow Spider" but the colors aren't the same. Give it enough room and it will make a large orb web.

Andy
 
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