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Originally Posted by BrianR
Hmm. I still stand by my initial assessment that it is a harmless California Tarantula. Probably immature as they grow much larger and live for around 28-30 years.
Just as an aside, they make good pets and teaching tools. If you're into that sort of thing. If you can, capture and release is a good policy, that species is your friend.
Wish I could be of more help.
Good luck
Brian
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Thanks for the information. If said spider and I once again cross paths, I'm disinclined to do anything except scream like a little girl. I'm a bugophobe through and through, except for butterflies. I'm not even too crazy about ladybugs although I like looking at them.
If I see it again, I'll consider asking the neighbor's 13 year old son to retrieve and release it in my garden to feast on other yucky things.