Help with id of spiders? He/she is black and yellow, it looks to have pointed sh!


Question:

Help with id of spiders? He/she is black and yellow, it looks to have pointed sharp looking legs.?

I want to find out if he's dangerous or if I should let it be


Answers:

Is this an argiope? See http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamieamodeo...
http://www.tamstuart.com/slide%20show%20...
This is an "orb weaver" spider. It is large, beautiful and scary-looking but not poisonous or aggressive. They may bite if you grab them, but their venom will not harm you. Please leave this spider where you found it--it eats those nasty insects!




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