Huntsman in DR [Archive]

Lasiodora

11-06-2002, 03:03 PM

These spiders would come in with shadows every night to hunt. The picture was taken in my father's house in the Dominican Republic over the summer.
Mike

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Lasiodora

11-06-2002, 03:05 PM

Here's another pic since I don't know how to post multiple pics on one thread yet.

Alex S.

11-06-2002, 03:36 PM

Nice pics. That is the very common species Heteropoda venatoria.

Alex S.

steve055

11-06-2002, 08:00 PM

It is the same Huntsman you see in FL. They are one of the fastest spiders i have ever kept. here is a pic of one eating a cricket.

Wade

11-07-2002, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by steve055
They are one of the fastest spiders i have ever kept.

They make even the fastest tarantulas look like snails.

Wade

johns

11-07-2002, 04:56 PM

SECOND that!:D Man, they're faster than a thought, especially when disturbed...:eek:

Wade

11-09-2002, 11:31 AM

Johns and I are doing our level best to get huntsmen established in VA, LOL!

Wade =D

johns

11-09-2002, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Wade
Johns and I are doing our level best to get huntsmen established in VA, LOL!

Wade =D

<snicker> True, dat!:)