this is a red-back spider . they are very venomous and potentially deadly to the very young, old or weak .. you could end up in hospital after receiving a bite ..
greg was cleaning up some pots and came across this one .. she was extremely large for this sort of spider, being about 3.5mm or 1.5 inches including her legs .. he then went and put on gloves .. !!!
of course i risked death or excruiating pain to take her photograph, being as close as i could get with the 100mm macro .. which is probably less than 6" ... they dont jump .. !!
she is now in spider heaven ..
Oh noooooo, don't tell me spiders go to Heaven! Yikes. Are you suuuuuure????? :) Well. . . .I'm thinking in Heaven, we will learn to think they are fascinating and beautiful -- as I am getting there thru your photography even on earth :)
I'm certainly glad no one got bit, and you were able to get this wonderful photo :)
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