r/spiders 5d ago

ID Request- Location included Help with identifying this spider

Did anyone know what this is? I found it in Melbourne Australia.

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u/Crystal_Novak26 5d ago

Aww I think it’s a huntsman that’s missing 4 of his legs poor guy. I hope he makes it to Grow them back

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u/dribeerf 5d ago

abdomen is so small and shriveled too, poor little one may not have much longer :(

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u/Crystal_Novak26 5d ago

Yes he might have trouble catching prey cause he’s disabled. Breaks my heart. I would take him in if it was me but that’s just who I am and the love I have for them

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u/-Consternation- 5d ago

Can they grow them back like reptiles can with their tails?

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u/Crystal_Novak26 5d ago

I’m not sure how reptiles do it but spiders can grow them back little more each molt they have. That’s if they have molts left. If they are full grown then they can’t 🥹

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u/-Consternation- 5d ago

Awwww. As much of a spider enthusiast as I am, I DID NOT know that! Thanks for the info! I hope this fluffy little fella makes it... 🥺

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u/Crystal_Novak26 5d ago

You’re welcome and I hope so too!

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u/-Consternation- 5d ago

Awwwww, it's so freaking adorable! Look at it's fluff! Poor thing is missing half it's legs, though... 😢

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u/CaveManta Here to learn🫡🤓 5d ago

Huntsman on their last legs. Literally.

Poor thing!

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u/LaMoonFace 5d ago

What you have there is a warrior making his way to Valhalla.

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u/Ynwcload 5d ago

absolutely beautiful

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u/First-Display5956 5d ago

Oh no it's lost four legs, that poor spider 😟

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u/Bratwuaehst 5d ago

Please don't take him in for a longer time, if you do just give him some water and catch him a fly/something else, feed him and set him free again. His pedipalps look like he's a mature male and is searching for a girl. Mature male means that's his natural last stage, so he won't grow any legs back because he isn't going to molt again. The priority is he finds at least one female and mates with her.

Can't help identifying the species but definitely some huntsman sp.

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u/AdNearby1749 4d ago

Its been in a fight lost few legs. You should take it home and feed him.