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[bigvolcano]

#TravelTuesday "A good river is nature's life work in song." Mark Helprin, Freddy and Fredericka #visitbigvolcano farnorthcoast #northernrivers #tweedhinterland #thesisters #riverscape #mountainscape #backtonature #naturalaustralia #downunder #australia #bucketlistadventures #aussie_images Reposted from @photos_by_vicki_b Many often forget about the little things. We are so fortunate that we can go from the coast to the country in less then 30 minutes. The beautiful Tweed River. Hope everyone has a lovely day! . . . #tweedriver #murwillumbah #uki #mountainranges #greatoutdoors #exercise #sundaydrives #tweedshire #northernriversnsw [...] #visitnorthernnsw #ozshot #northernriversigers #instagood #igdaily #ig_australia_ #ig_naturelovers Reposted via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-z0GyJoeH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rockstarnate]

In Australia we don’t have guard dogs, we have guard spiders... On the front verandah to have my morning coffee and find this Huntsman. Not specifically sure the exact type as it’s estimated that around 155 huntsman spider species are found throughout Australia in the family ‘Sparassidae’. They usually live under rocks and cracks in tree bark, but will quite often wander indoors, into both homes and vehicles. They move extremely quickly, at almost lightning speed, travelling at top speeds of around 30 body lengths/second. Huntsman spiders are aptly names as they are roam around and hunt for prey, foraging rather than web building. Their diet is made up of insects (and other invertebrates) and occasionally even small lizards. Huntsman spiders rarely bite humans since they rely on their speed to evade most predators. They are generally a non-aggressive group of spiders and will run away given the chance. The bite of a Huntsman spider is only mildly toxic and of pretty low risk to humans. However, a large Huntsman would have large fangs and therefore can deliver quite a deep painful bite. Most bites to humans are a quick defensive nips, usually without injecting venom but it would still hurt! If you do find a big spider in your house or in your car, it may shock you but please just remain calm! It isn’t going to hurt you and is probably much more afraid of you! Use a small container or something similar and try to scoop the spider up into the container and release it outside or if it is close to the door gently prompt it outside with a newspaper or a broom. Alternatively you could just leave it be! Perhaps it will rid your house of any bugs or it will just move back outside on its own if there is nothing for it to hunt. #huntsman #spider #nature #wildaustralia #naturalaustralia #australia #huntsmanspider #sparassidae #eightleggedfreak #funfactswithnate #knowitallnate #nowyouknow #rockstarnate #aussie #native #staya (at Batemans Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLsyJxFhrm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aagdieygpf2f

[karhina03]

Russell Falls, Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania

Russell Falls, Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania

#RussellFalls in the #MountFieldNationalPark. Stunning bushland, lovely weather and a delicious pancake lunch at the salmon farm on the way. #hobart #tasmania #waterfalls #naturalAustralia #naturesgallery #moss #russellfallswalk

Russell Falls, Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania

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[rockstarnate]

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We released the huntsman onto a tree, away from the house, with lots of peeling bark to hide under! My nieces, Aurora and Alexis, were heaps excited to help and amazed at how it sprung to life and quickly climbed straight up to explore it’s new home! Kids learning about the natural world and teaching them to respect nature and not fear it is so special! Aurora even spotted another small grey spider on the tree that jumped away from it as it climbed at about 14seconds in... can you spot it too?? ☺️ #catchandrelease #huntsman #spider #nature #wildaustralia #naturalaustralia #australia #huntsmanspider #sparassidae #eightleggedfreak #aussie #native #straya #funfactswithnate #respectnature (at Batemans Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMm0MVFfL4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y6gijp78g3mt

[rockstarnate]

Huntsman Update! 🕷 I successfully captured the huntsman to relocate it from my sister’s house, cos she will literally have a conniption if it remains at her front door... I kinda wanna keep it as a pet but I don’t have a terrarium so I will release it in the garden soon... it’s really cool to look at it up close and see it’s furry spines, pointy fangs, and 8 beady eyes in 2 little rows... I’m such a nerd, haha! 🤓 Nature is just so fascinating! #huntsman #spider #nature #wildaustralia #naturalaustralia #australia #huntsmanspider #sparassidae #eightleggedfreak #aussie #native #straya #funfactswithnate (at Batemans Bay, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMM3_zlXD8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14ckshjc7odg1

[karhina03]

Mount Field National Park

Mount Field National Park

#RussellFalls #tasmania A beautiful walk through rainforest to reach these pristine falls. #Hobart #russellfallswalk #naturesgallery #waterfalls #bush #naturalAustralia #moss

Mount Field National Park

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