Crazy Bermudian Spider

[nrbelex]

So I just got back from a trip to Bermuda and I need to know what kind of spider this is. Can anyone help? Bermuda was awesome and I had a lot of fun.

Thanks!
~ Brett

 

[nepenthes_ak]

Cool! Bermuda sounds like fun! thats a crazy looking spider, some one should definetaly tell what kind or sp's of spider it is!

 

[Nflytrap]

We have those or similar in the States...but the name escapes me right now. Might try searching maybe spiny orb weaver or crab orb weaver.

 

[Dyflam]

Some info...

 

[nrbelex]

It looks like you got it - it's a "spiny orb-weaver" (genus Gasteracantha). Very cool - Thanks

~ Brett

 

[FarmerDave]

I used to call them star spiders or a crab spiders when I was little

 

[cool85k5]

Yeah we have those here in Ga.


Jerry

 

[Ozzy]

We have them in NC too.

 

[DerbyCityNeps]

and in KY...only they are different. they are spikey but arent as round as that.
Alex

 

[Ping Pong]

I have seen those suckers grow huge, and their webs big enough to be a hassle when I am blindly looking for a morning tree while camping.

 

[Dyflam]

I once got trapped in one of their webs and had to hack my way out with my scimitar... oh, wait... that's when I was playing D&D.:O

 

[PlantAKiss]

@ Dyflam. hehe Morning tree?? lol

We have them in VA too.

I hate walking into spider webs. Its so gross.