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Jul 05, 2006 23:23 |  #1

This one blended in Perfectly.


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Jul 05, 2006 23:25 |  #2

This one once again proves that, Location, Location, Location is the Key.


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Jul 05, 2006 23:40 |  #3

Great pics :D I like #2. Good thing they can change their color.


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Jul 05, 2006 23:48 as a reply to  @ Omri Alon's post |  #4

Omri Alon wrote:
Great pics :D I like #2. Good thing they can change their color.

Thanks very much Omri, You're right, if they couldnt, some would probably starve.:D :D :D


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Jul 06, 2006 00:35 |  #5

Lovely shots BE- Like the comparison :)
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Jul 06, 2006 04:17 |  #6

Super shots.


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Jul 06, 2006 04:25 |  #7

Wow! Amazing colours!




  
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Jul 06, 2006 07:32 as a reply to  @ K.J's post |  #8

Thanks all, I am still amazed at the color changing abilities of these guys.:D :D :D :D


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Jul 06, 2006 14:28 |  #9

Great shots.


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Jul 06, 2006 17:52 as a reply to  @ Lester Wareham's post |  #10

Nice!

It's quite an evil looking spider, do you have an ID for it?


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Jul 06, 2006 18:01 as a reply to  @ Fittipaldi's post |  #11

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It's quite an evil looking spider, do you have an ID for it?

Crab spider. Over time they are meant to blend camelion like with their surroundings. Excellent shots.


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Jul 06, 2006 19:46 |  #12

Great catch! I might have just passed by this guy ;)


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Jul 06, 2006 23:25 as a reply to  @ Leorooster's post |  #13

Thanks for all the kind words on these, indeed, they are Crab Spiders, this area appears to be a Haven for them. Thanks again.:D :D :D


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Jul 06, 2006 23:50 |  #14
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Lovely shots Rick, shows how well Crab Spiders can camouflage themselves!

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Jul 07, 2006 00:29 |  #15

Nice shots! Man, i wish crab spiders are more common here :D


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