Last Saturday, as we were coming back from our after-dinner walk, this is what we saw at the corner of our garage door.
I was shocked as I immediately guessed what it was: a huge spider. And I have lived in San Diego long enough to know that it’s probably a tarantula. I don’t know how it got to our house. In the 30+ years I lived in San Diego, the only other time I ever saw a tarantula was when I was hiking in a canyon near my ex’s house, more than 20 years ago. Naturally, my first reaction was: let’s take a few pictures!
It appears to be a nice tarantula
He didn't want to move, so I had to prod its back legs with a stick
Trying for a profile view, but that was difficult as he was moving and, well, I didn't want to get too close
A better view to appreciate the size
He's going down our driveway to the mulch between the wall and a sidewalk
Another good shot but I decided at that point that I really should get a video too as I find the way these creature walk fascinating
Then, we decided that we wanted it to go away from the garage door. So I got a stick and gently poked its hind legs. That got it moving, and I shot this video.
That’s a beauty!
Did you see that “The Unusual Visitor” part 2 is out?
Gorgeous! Reminds me of the kinetic sculptures powered by wind that move.