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* Texas Brown *

© Jim Baines

* Texas Brown *

Uploaded: June 17, 2009

Description


Aphonopelma hentzi

Fort Hood, Texas
16 June 2009



Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 17, 2009

Good morning, Jim. Clarity, details and capture are fantastic. Where's the info about this hairy fellow? LOL. Great image. #1142562

Michelle Alton June 17, 2009

Wow..now THIS is a spider! Looks almost cuddly...any babies on the way?
Beautiful macro work! #7639338

Jim Baines level-classic June 17, 2009

Texas Brown, also known as Oklahoma Brown, tarantulas occur throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and other adjoining areas in North America and Mexico. They are commonly found in grasslands, burrowed under ground; or using logs, stones, or other small rodent's abandoned dens as their home and eating grounds. This one was found under an empty 55-gallon drum which is all back in its original position after the "capture". Texas Brown tarantulas will use their spinnerets to line the entrance of their shelter with webbing so as to detect passing prey. They are often restricted to the ground but can climb. Texas Browns are very common as pets because of their docile mannerism. They are very easy to handle and will only show aggression if handled too roughly or blown upon. i.e., they are definitely "Texas friendly" !!

#7639625

Tammy Espino June 17, 2009

Were you blowing on this guy? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Glad I never see them when I am walking around the desert!
Oh ya, Awesome macro!!! (STOMP) #7641164

Lorna Shutter June 18, 2009

I knew Tammy E. would be by here to STOMP on this creepy crawler!!! I wouldn't go anywhere near this fellow! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK is right!!!!! Fantastic close-up capture with amazing clarity and detail, Jim! Excellent work! :) #7643019

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 18, 2009

Had one of these fellows walking across my patio a few months back - on his way to wherever tarantulas care to head! :) And that was the first time I've seen one in TX...nice capture, Jim - wonderful detail on this fella! #7643079

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe June 18, 2009

Yikes! I am afraid of spiders, but do admire your great macro! SO delighted this guy is two states away :) WTG!

ccc #7643094

Howard B. Cheek June 19, 2009

I've yet to find a tarantula here on the property, must not be looking hard enough..
Excellent details and view of the head/eyes Jim,
Well done! #7647826

Melinda B. Shiflet June 24, 2009

Woah! What a capture!! Terrific detail in this little guy, Jim! Congrats on your EP! #7674280

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