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I believe this is a large Callobius Severes. I found her living in my gate callbox. Had to relocate her as I was afraid she’d electrocute herself. I estimate her at a little over 2 inches. She’s the largest I’ve seen so far.
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- Submitted: Sep 26, 2018
- Photographed: Sep 25, 2018
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Port Orchard, Washington, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: No
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Anyone know for certain what species of spider this is?
Hi. Callobius Severes may be a good call, but they just don’t get that big. 1.5 inches with legs is about as large as I have seen these.
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I would have also called Callobius Severes, and it’s interesting you point out the size. I grew up in Gig Harbor, which is just south of Port Orchard, and we always called these “Madrona Spiders” as they were frequently found under the bark of firewood in the woodpile. They have a painful bite, which I found out as a very young (~5) boy when I harassed one with a toy tank. They “Giant Spider” counter-attacked and nipped me on the finger. I would say this event led to a lifetime’s interest in them. I also would point out they are… Read more »
One last point of interest, I now live in Olympia, and very seldom see these guys here, and never as large.