Oo, what a gorgeous lady she is! I love spiders, and I've always wanted to see a golden orb weaver! :D

Your willingness to go the extra mile for your fans is unmatched.. you are amazing! I have always wanted to hold a tarantula but I am too creeped out. Has to be said ... You Rock!!!

Im with you Stephen! That would creep me out!

Looks kind of like a banana spider, which are typically harmless.

I'll take the spiders please.

Oh my days! How on earth did you manage to hold that! Im shaking just looking at the picture!

wow!!! i wouldn't argue with her!!!

Oh good grief...sitting here is close enough. I hope it stayed still and didn't crawl around...that's the worst thing. xxx

How big is she?

Stephen you are so brave! Award i think!

Are you normally afraid of spiders, or is it because of their size? They seem rather attractive + their venom wouldn't kill you, I assume it's painful, though. So better to avoid that xD

I'm scared of them, not as much as I used to be, read up on them and they are really interesting...but why do they have to look so bloomin creepy??

You're a brave man, Stephen. I want to cry just looking at it.

She looks quite friendly to me...

oh, and i'm ok with tigers but not bees. wierd, huh? THANK YOU for all the pics. been some happy weeks :)

scared of that but ok w/lions? what else is scary to you? let's team up! you take on lions, i'll take on the 8legs and snakes.

Absolutely beautiful...

Many's the time that I wish I was able to be with you on these adventures. Except now. x

Oh god, there's a picture to look at when you just wake up...*shudder*

I'm not scared of spiders myself, but that one would make me step back.