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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