I hate spiders!

[mjs1973]

A friend of mine found this thing today. Is this spider about to lay eggs?

Update. This is an orb web spider of some kind. Not sure of the exact species.

[Knight]

Then why are you so good at taking photos of them lol

[Loupey]

LoL! I have no idea either but that's a great shot!

[mjs1973]

Then why are you so good at taking photos of them lol

Thanks Knight. It helped that I set this up in my office, and the thing dign't move for several minutes. I eventually relocated him outside (in the neighbors yard of course)!

[mjs1973]

LoL! I have no idea either but that's a great shot!

Thanks Loupey. I tried to find a web this afternoon in the area I released it, but I didn't see anything. When it got flipped onto it's back, it couldn't get back over so I'm curious to know if it survives. If not, I'm sure it would make a nice juicy snack for some birds.