There is a chance this is a funnel weaver or a ground spider. But my guess is that it is a large tube web spider called Segestria florentina. I am basing my guess on the size shape and proportions of the abdomen and carapace (head) and the way its sitting with its front 3 pairs of legs facing forward. S florentina has jaws that glow green blue when light shines on them just right. They can be quite an aggressive spider so if it is still alive I would not recommend handling it to check. Their bite …though painful…is not… Read more »
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There is a chance this is a funnel weaver or a ground spider. But my guess is that it is a large tube web spider called Segestria florentina. I am basing my guess on the size shape and proportions of the abdomen and carapace (head) and the way its sitting with its front 3 pairs of legs facing forward. S florentina has jaws that glow green blue when light shines on them just right. They can be quite an aggressive spider so if it is still alive I would not recommend handling it to check. Their bite …though painful…is not… Read more »