14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Banana Spider awaits his prey.
The Banana Spider is a frighteningly large spider that appears very threatening. They are actually quite docile and generally harmless. This enormous spider can be found all over the swamps of Louisiana.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2014 |
| Date Uploaded: | 04.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Ville Platte, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T3i |
| Copyright: | © Matthew Avant |