Video: "World's Largest Spider" Stalks South American Jungles


	Video: "World's Largest Spider" Stalks South American Jungles

usmc6531

10-28-2006 1:38 PM

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spiders, south america, goliath birdeater tarantula

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10-28-2006 3:54 PM

ericskiff

Even if you're not scared of spiders, this thing will freak you out.

10-28-2006 3:57 PM

usmc6531

it must be eating to many of those glowing mushrooms!

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