red widow tarantula

[samthaunknown]

Hi everyone
Has anyone EVER heard of a red widow tarantula? I did a search but came up with nothing
If there were such a t I would love to see pics of one. Or should a tell my source that he’s full of it
:confused:

[Windchaser]

I have never heard of such a tarantula, but then again common names are pretty worthless. However, I would suspect that your friend doesn't know what he is talking about.

[psionix]

not a T, but a true spider. Latrodectus bishopi.

they only have like 3 known places to find them... all in FL palmetto scrubs.

http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/enpp/ento/images/latrodectus.bishopi.redwidowtop.jpg

[Bigboy]

I'd say tell your source that he's full of it. Then smack him in the face just for good measure.

[Nate]

More info found on Latrodectus bishopi:
http://www.petbugs.com/caresheets/L-bishopi.html

[Crimsonpanther]

The Latrodectus bishopi is a gorgous spider !
They sound neat....anyone have one ?