This arachnid is commonly known as a...
wait for it...
Pumpkin Spider!
It's scientific name is
They are venomous.
This one bit my husband. Considering it was camouflaged in the leaves, it is not a surprise. Thankfully, it was a dry bite and he is fine....so far.
It totally creeps me out! Right now, it's housed in a canning jar awaiting its fate. Wonder what it will be?
Have you seen one of these?!
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