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Old 06-09-2009, 05:34 PM
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Default A spider with red marking
Took this photo last month. The spiders colors caught my eye. Tut its a thumb nail, going to to upload to my album.
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Old 06-09-2009, 05:47 PM
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That's a creepy looking spider! Great catch however
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Old 06-09-2009, 07:05 PM
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You are from South Africa? My favorite place in the world. Not the spiders, but nice photo...do you know what it is? Where abouts do you live? You can send me a PM if you prefer....
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Old 06-09-2009, 07:08 PM
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That is one scary looking spider bobajob. Wouldn't like to get near those red markings. lol. Nice capture.

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Old 06-09-2009, 08:53 PM
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Hi Bobajob! Well done on the Spider pic. I found out that the red appendage are called pedipalps and are actually their reproductive organs.
Heres a picture I took the other day; see what looks like paws on this guy are his Pedipalps.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/...2fc178e0_b.jpg
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