Hilux 4x4 Forum

Can some one tell me which Golden-orb spider this is, I can't find any that have similar markings. Seen at Weenen game reserve.

Dit lyk baie na die Nephila-clavipes maar dink nie dit is presies hy nie

Hou hom maar vir jou...

It is a Néphila inaurata

In the words of my wife... 'That thing must die... were's the doom??'...

Bretton

I side with your wife M8, although I wouldn't be around it long enough to spray it with doom let alone take any pics of it .

I hate those things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on fellows; can't believe the fear you have for spiders?

Me: well I'm terrified of Mosquitoes; they kill; they kill many - thousands in fact.
Spiders trap and eat mosquitoes - so in my book they are frinds not enemies.
Similarly I do not like flies; spiders also eat flies.

Be interesting to know how many people die of spider bites?

I think more people die trying to kill spiders by falling of ladders etc....

Guys, are there any good quick reference books on spiders, especially African spiders(exept the rock ones)? I have the Sasol booklet but it's not really comprehensive.