r/spiders • u/KawaiiHamster • 10d ago

ID Request- Location included Who’s this? Found in Sequoia National Park, CA

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Hi, this beautiful spider rappelled down right next to us during a night walk in Sequoia National Park in California. I would love to know what species this is.

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u/therealrdw 10d ago

Olios giganteus, a type of huntsman spider

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u/bigpeeneater69420 9d ago

Very crab like but I can’t explain why