Spiders from Costa Rica

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Spiders from Costa Rica

Spiders from Costa Rica

I take this photo in August 2008 in Volcano Arenal Area (Costa Rica). I don't know the species; only that the big one was about 15 cm (6 inches) long.
Luiso
on Aug 29, 2008 1:23 pm
Image ID: 436791

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Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Aug 29, 2008 6:01 pm - Voted 10/10

Cool picture!

I actually see two spiders here. Great shot!
Cheers!

Luiso

Luiso - Aug 29, 2008 6:50 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Cool picture!

Thanks! Simply I had luck to be there in that moment.

Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Oct 10, 2008 10:43 pm - Voted 10/10

I am sure

the big one is a female, and the small one a male. Good chance that the minute they coupulate, the female will eat the male.
Amazing shot.

Luiso

Luiso - Oct 11, 2008 4:56 am - Hasn't voted

Re: I am sure

I agree. I had also heard the same about that curious way to understand relationships among spiders (an habit that I hope it doesn't spread to other species).

Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Oct 11, 2008 10:23 am - Voted 10/10

Re: I am sure

Especially humans, ha?

Luiso

Luiso - Oct 11, 2008 11:36 am - Hasn't voted

Re: I am sure

Of course (glub!)

Jessicarosepb - Aug 22, 2012 8:20 pm - Hasn't voted

Banana Spider

This is a banana spider they are very poisonous, and are all over Costa Rica.

Luiso

Luiso - Aug 22, 2012 8:51 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Banana Spider

Thanks for your comment.

Yes... I remember that our guide said that this spider is poisonous but... harmless to humans because of the shape of their jaws, which prevent it from biting...

Therefore, the only precaution is not eating them... (sample of Costa Rica's joke)

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