#72

Mark my words... One day I will be bitten or stung by one of these buggars.

I found it on my patio door, and gingerly moved it to my banana plant so it could go on about its business.  I talked to it a bit, and noticed how 'friendly' and calm it was, which led me to think of it as cute.  I really need to be more careful.

This particular spider is a Green Lynx (Peucetia Viridans), capable of squirting venom up to one foot, and able to inflict painful venomous bites on humans.  The female is very protective of its egg sac.

This one was around the size of a 50-cent piece, including legs.  Its beautiful vibrant green coloring with the very hairy legs is what drew me to 'save' it from being slammed in the patio door.  Its a very pretty looking specimen, but obviously dangerous.  

Sigh.  When will I learn?