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This upload is especially for Isabel (chinga), who loves anything green
Sparassidae are a family of spiders known as huntsman spiders because of their speed and mode of hunting. As adults, huntsman spiders do not build webs, but hunt and forage for food: their diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates, and occasionally small skinks and geckos. They live in the crevices of tree bark, but will frequently wander into homes and vehicles. They are able to travel extremely fast, often using a springing jump while running, and walk on walls and even on ceilings. They also tend to exhibit a ‘cling’ reflex if picked up, making them difficult to shake off and much more likely to bite. The females are fierce defenders of their egg sacs and young. They will generally make a threat display if provoked, but if the warning is ignored they may attack and bite.
| Camera: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | green huntsman spider |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 7 Feb 2013 - 6:17 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Green, Macro, Nature, Spider, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 78 |
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Carol I find your images and descriptions endlessly fascinating, you really should publish a book of insects in my garden (or something similar).
This is a particulalry fine shot and it is definitely GREEN, even colour-blind old me can see that. 
Andy
Super Carol excellent description i agree with andy snapper a book would be good to let every body see your endless talents Dave
Strange I have no idea why I thought this was yours Carol lol. very interesting, many years ago I was bitten by a house spider, it was very painful and a lump developed on the back of my hand, this lasted for two weeks so can vouch even ours do bit, have a good day, i'm now off to the Dentist, regards leon, good photo as always.
wonderful shot Carol one definitely not to be messed with me thinks!!!!
A rare beauty really well captured in this fine portrait.
I do believe all spiders bite but some are more aggressive than others, excellent macro capture Carol.
Regards
Trev.
gosh!!! never seen a green one like this before
Great capture
Tiny powerful eyes of this green hunter well captured, Carol. - Raja.
I will remember to be careful if I ever spot one of these - but I don't think we have these in my part of the world. I do have a nice tarantula living over by my fence though 
It ain't easy being green - I guess that explains some of this spider's attitude............
Anne
A cute little chap - don't think I'd want to get him annoyed though! A fine capture, Carol
Trev
AND if its the spider I am thinking of it changes colour according to its surroundings as camouflage enabling him to capture his lunch, excellent write up from you Carol and superb pic
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