Rabid Wolf Spider

I tried to clean those fluffy balls off her legs but she wasn't too happy about that.

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barefootinalabama

Katipo Spider

yes, definitely a Wolf Spider. Very beneficial spider to have around the house. Great at getting rid of nuisance insects. Be careful if you transport out of house, this time of year, they tend to have about 400 babies riding around on their back and if you they are startled or (and hope you dont' do this) stomped on, the babies will scatter everywhere. Insignificant risk to humans. Posted 11 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  I was actually hoping to see the babies on her back to confirm the species before you gave me the info. No...we protect all animals if possible. She is alive and well and living in the garage.
  
  Thanks again for your help. Much appreciated. Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice perspective. I challenge you to get even lower next time. Would be cool to see this spider tower above anything else. Posted 11 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  I got a little nervous. She kept on walking toward me when I got down low but I will try again tomorrow if I can find her. As it is she got annoyed when I took some fluff balls off her legs.(I'll send you the doctor's bill :) Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

The Rabid Wolf Spider

"Rabidosa rabida", also known as the rabid wolf spider, is a species of spiders from the family Lycosidae, native to North America. In the United States it is found from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Lilygirl