Dolomedes albineus
(White-banded Fishing Spider)

@Blg this is a species that generally lives on trees or wooden objects. It has markings that help it hunt discretely. Their venom isn’t medically significant. I’m not sure of the gender of this injured spider. If female, there may be an egg sac in the mailbox. If you choose to move the egg sac, you should move the mother to the new location first because she’ll try to defend it. She can be scooped up by the paper and cup method. Please place him or her gently, they are very fragile. If this is your mailbox please leave a… Read more »