I'm going to go with a Trap door spider, although they tend to be ground dwellers. See source below for free poster and useful tips on idendification and first aid in case of bites.
risk - non-aggressive
Venom toxicity - the bite of the Trap-Door Spider is of low risk (non toxic) to humans. It is a non-aggressive spider - usually timid but may stand up and present it's fangs if harassed. Rarely bites - but if so it can be painful. Spider Identification - an adult is about 1 and 1/2 inches in body length - brown to dark brown in color - heavily covered with fine hairs. The male has distinct boxing glove-shaped palps, that is, the two "sensory feelers" at front of its head. Habitat - this spider is a ground dweller, with a burrow retreat lined with silk of up to 10 inches in depth and around 1 inch in width - prefers nesting in drier exposed locations - often has a wafer-like lid on the burrow entrance. Trap-Door Spiders are commonly found in the drier open ground areas around the home. CLICK HERE - FIRST AID - Trap Door Spider Bite
Is this a tarantula?
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http://www.suddenrx.com/pet-supplies/11-tarantula-tips/2007/10/16
You need to read "11 Tarantula Tips" for keeping a pet tarantula.....
Jeez. Where in the backyard?
It was on one of the windows. I think Bob's office window?
I'm going to go with a Trap door spider, although they tend to be ground dwellers. See source below for free poster and useful tips on idendification and first aid in case of bites.
risk - non-aggressive
Venom toxicity - the bite of the Trap-Door Spider is of low risk (non toxic) to humans. It is a non-aggressive spider - usually timid but may stand up and present it's fangs if harassed. Rarely bites - but if so it can be painful. Spider Identification - an adult is about 1 and 1/2 inches in body length - brown to dark brown in color - heavily covered with fine hairs. The male has distinct boxing glove-shaped palps, that is, the two "sensory feelers" at front of its head. Habitat - this spider is a ground dweller, with a burrow retreat lined with silk of up to 10 inches in depth and around 1 inch in width - prefers nesting in drier exposed locations - often has a wafer-like lid on the burrow entrance. Trap-Door Spiders are commonly found in the drier open ground areas around the home. CLICK HERE - FIRST AID - Trap Door Spider Bite
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