Another Refugee

We did a bit more tree pruning on Sunday and ended up with another refugee that I had to rescue and find a new home for. No idea what sort of spider this is but he was rather large

[Peter]

Stunning macro detail Terry, lovely composition, don't know what type it is only know to keep your distance from all creepy crawly things in Oz lol;)

[Kane Arlow]

I could be wrong, but I think its a golden Orb spider. They can grow very large, and I think there is a video of one of these on YouTube eating a bird. Awesome macro by the way. And good on you for finding it a home instead of squashing it.

[Emilie Cartoun]

What a strange creature. I admire your nerve to photograph it and rescue it.

[Babs]

Fantastic shot and I agree with Kane I think it is a golden orb too and yes they do grow huge don't they. I had one crawling up my arm as I was bringing the washing in off the line one day. Did you hear the scream in Brisbane?

[Graham Thresher]

Super close up. Fav

[Janiskay]

I too think it might be a golden up spider. We have them here in Florida or as well but I didn't realize they grew large enough to eat Birds. I heard to that their bite was Venomous.

[Janiskay]

Whoops forgot the fav. Marvelous captured BTW.

[Shirley Banford]

Great capture, but I still don't like spiders.

[sally agnew]

I agree that it is probably a garden orb, they are certainly out and about. A big fav for the image and that you relocated this beauty rather than " eeeek a spider, squash it ":)))

[Sheralee S]

I agree, it's a golden orb, you can see the golden web behind her. It looks really pretty when you see it with a bit of sun on it.

[Angelieke]

Wonderful closeup! And great that you rescued it!

[Peter Grave]

Great detailed shot Terry much as i don,t like spiders especially when they crawl up my leg.

[Debbie]

great close up

[Sam]

Instant FAV - love the detail!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Impressive macro shot of this eight-legged creature. And how nice of you to help her relocate after the pruning was done. Sweet guy, you are.

[Rick Schies]

Oh boy, close encounter

[Elaine]

Yes it's a golden orb Terry, neat shot. My husband informed me yesterday that he thinks we have Funnel Webs in the garden as he saw lots of webs yesterday. So now I am freaking out as the males are on the move looking for females at the moment.