Poster Print : Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe. Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm Grahamstown, E
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Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe. Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm Grahamstown, E
ASW-4233
Rain Spider - Female guarding egg-sac suspended between leaves of aloe.
Grahamstown, E. Cape, South Africa
Palystes sp
Nocturnal hunter, living in vegetation and often entering houses, attracted by the lights. Capable of biting, non-poisonous. Body length up to 40mm
Fam. Sparassidae
Alan J. S. Weaving
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Discover the fascinating world of the Rain Spider with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse range. This exquisite image, captured by renowned wildlife photographer Alan Weaving, showcases a female Rain Spider carefully guarding her egg-sac nestled between the leaves of an Aloe plant. Native to Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa, this nocturnal hunter is a common visitor to houses, drawn to artificial lights. Despite its formidable appearance and ability to bite, the Rain Spider is non-poisonous and adds a unique charm to any environment. Bring the beauty of nature into your home with this captivating poster print." (ASW-4233)
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.1cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Caught in the Act - Supermom Rain Spider Guards Her Precious Eggs!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Alan Weaving, we witness a truly remarkable sight from the wilds of Grahamstown, South Africa. Meet ASW-4233, a fearless female Rain Spider who takes her role as a nocturnal hunter and protector very seriously. Suspended delicately between leaves of an aloe plant, this devoted mother guards her precious egg-sac with unwavering determination. With a body length reaching up to 40mm, she may be small but don't underestimate her bite! Fear not though, for she is non-poisonous - just one of nature's many fascinating wonders. Living harmoniously amidst vegetation and even venturing into human abodes attracted by lights (watch out!), our eight-legged heroine showcases both strength and grace. Her silk-spinning skills are second to none as she constructs intricate webs that glisten like delicate cobwebs in the African sun. With all eight legs poised protectively around her unborn spiderlings, ASW-4233 embodies the true essence of parenting and nurture in the animal kingdom. A shining example of maternal dedication! So next time you spot an arachnid scurrying across your path or weaving its magical web nearby, take a moment to appreciate these incredible creatures. And remember - behind every successful spiderling lies an amazing mom like ASW-4233!
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