Has anyone ever seen this spider? - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

		Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Non Cigar Specialty Forums > Misc > General Discussion
Has anyone ever seen this spider?

Today's Posts

Thread Tools

Display Modes

10-02-2009, 06:49 PM

#20

TanithT

Herfer Grrrrl

Join Date: May 2009

First Name: Tanith

Location: Raleigh, NC

Posts: 692

Trading: (26)

Re: Has anyone ever seen this spider?

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampc22

i thought it was a taranchula so that made it the same family as a spider but not a spider ?

Theraphosidae aka "Goliath Bird Eaters" are not in the same genus as the tarantulas of the Americas, but they are definitely spiders. And holy chit, you should see the price tags on full grown adult specimens like the one in that picture. They are much coveted by hobbyists.

__________________
Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste.
Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:06 PM.