Brown Huntsman Spider, Isopeda vasta?

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Brown Huntsman Spider, Isopeda vasta?

This large female Huntsman spider (probably Isopeda vasta or Heteropoda jugulans) aged me by 10 years when it ran up my arm, neck and head, while I was rummaging through my shed, before I brushed it off. I quickly covered it in a plastic container, waited for it to calm down before lifting the lid and sneaking in for a close macro. Low and behold the bloody thing ran up my camera, arm and head again as soon as the shutter went off. I’m lucky to still have the camera in one peace!!!
Where’s a wasp when you need one????

PS No spiders were harmed in the taking of this shot!

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Brown Huntsman Spider, Isopeda vasta? by Normf
Brown Huntsman Spider, Isopeda vasta? by Normf
  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    I think I would have run a mile , I don’t think I am sure , what an evil looking spider it is . Are they deadly?

  • Normf replied

    No Irene I don’t believe they are deadly and rarely bite BUT they are big, they have huge fangs, they are spiders (I think they can inflict a very painful bite)!! Thanks for your comment (it did take a while to calm down and I think I may have said some load words that my grandson would NOT approve of!)

  • morfland

    morfland

    Incredible shot!!

  • Normf replied

    Thank you Morfland.

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    I’m stunned… Great shot :)

  • Normf replied

    Tarr, spiders are cool (and scary)

  • Ann Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Wow! Great capture…hope your nerves have recovered!!

  • Normf replied

    wwwww hhaatt nervveesss???

  • Tiamaria

    Tiamaria

    lol..at least you still have your arm and head…this looks too scary…well done Norm! :-)

  • Normf replied

    Yes Tiamaria I’ve still got my arms and head but can’t find my stomach!!!

  • Rainy

    Rainy

    wow! great shot!

  • Normf replied

    Thanks Rainy I’m just sooo brave (not!)

  • jesika

    jesika

    An amazing shot, brilliant work.
    j

  • Normf replied

    Thats sweet of you jesika, appreciated.

  • Phillip Weyers

    Phillip Weyers

    We all make sacrifices Norm… but these critters really get the heart going eh? We’ll have to call you Indiana Norm.

  • Normf replied

    You know even when you know they are not going to bite you you just can’t help jumping!!

    Indiana Norm (not!)

  • tarnyacox

    tarnyacox

    hahahaha Norm that’s hilarious, thanks so much for the story! My camera definately would not have survived the encounter. I don’t mind spiders, but I don’t like big ones on me so good on you for composing yourself enough to take this pic – they’re such groovy looking critters up close!

  • Normf replied

    Yeah they are cool and every one has a “Huntsman” story! Why is that?

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Awesome Norm!

  • Normf replied

    Thanks Steve. I bet you’ve got a shot of a big Selenocosmia crassipes or stirlingi running up your leg with the country you get into (actually no one could take a photo with one running up their leg could they?)

  • Andrea Searle

    Andrea Searle

    Excellent shot! I am glad it didn’t get harmed, they’re quite beautiful and intelligent creatures if you take the time to look.

  • Normf replied

    Andrea I WAS trying to take the time to look but bugger they freak you out when they bolt up your arm!!!! lol

  • michael langer

    michael langer

    incredible shot and story, i couldn’t get that close.

  • Normf replied

    Thanks Micheal, sometimes you’ve just goota be there (I recond you’ve done more daring things than this)

  • amautez

    amautez

    way kool dude, awesome shot

  • Normf replied

    Thanks amautez, pretty creature hey? (Not?)

  • Dean Mullin

    Dean Mullin

    Glad to see you survived the experience norm.. Super macro

  • Normf replied

    Thank you Dean I think I was more comcerned about throwing the camera a mile!

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    fantastic shot!!

  • Normf replied

    Appreciated Danielle, the things you do!

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    What a stunning capture! Not a delightful companion I would say. Perfect details in this shot. I enjoyed looking at your other work too.

  • Normf replied

    Thanks for looking at my other work Wildwings (love that name) and your comment on this “little” guy!

  • Duncan Waldron

    Duncan Waldron

    Isopeda vasta? Isopeda bloody huge! Wonder what it’s like to have so many eyes. Thanks for this one… you’re a trooper :)

  • Normf replied

    I bet you’ve had a similar experience with these “Isopeda bloody huge a’s” Duncan. Thanks

  • Duncan Waldron

    Duncan Waldron

    Sorry to disappoint, but nothing so dramatic or unsettling :) Don’t shoot much wildlife, especially this sort!

  • Andrew Trevor-Jones

    Andrew Trevor-...

    Great detail, Norm.

  • ChuckD

    ChuckD

    Fantastic shot Norm.. I love the detail in your macro.. and in the story that goes along with it.

  • Darsana

    Darsana

    Excellent shot Norm – great story too.

  • Normf replied

    I was lucky to get this but boy some people here have some great huntsman shots without the drama!!!

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