I get those giant orb weaver spiders in my back yard occasionally too. In my first encounter with the giant orb weaver I walked right into one of those webs when it was taking compost to the bin in the back yard...in the dark. About 10 minutes later I disoverred that huge spider hanging out on my back. Spiders don't normally bother me, but that one freaked me out. It's strange that your spider was basking in the sun--usually they hide during the day.
I get those giant orb weaver spiders in my back yard occasionally too. In my first encounter with the giant orb weaver I walked right into one of those webs when it was taking compost to the bin in the back yard...in the dark. About 10 minutes later I disoverred that huge spider hanging out on my back. Spiders don't normally bother me, but that one freaked me out. It's strange that your spider was basking in the sun--usually they hide during the day.
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