Orb weaving spider

[Tony7683]

Thought I'd share this, it was in a little frog exhibit at the aquarium in Baltimore with poison darts. It was labeled "Orb weaving spider"

http://www.fluidserver.com/tony/spider1.JPG


EXIF reader states 1/160, ISO400, f/2.8

[Tony7683]

should mention also, they have misting nozzles right above where I took the shot, I tried to get a nice mist free shot but it might have had an effect on it, I'm not sure.

[Dabean[DK]]

very cool pic [smilie=punk.gif] ! the color of the body really catch the eye... I really hate them ... if anything can make scream and run like a girl its them creapy spiders [smilie=fear2.gif] [smilie=lol.gif]

[Tony7683]

aww spiders are great, they are man's best friend in the summer when the flies have all but overrun your house or garage :)

[ccplim]

That's a real cool spider. Hardly get the chance to see tham around over here.