Honey Filled Spider?

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It seems that around every corner there is something new and interesting to see here in Bolivia. And this is a good example. As you have already found out, I’m not exactly what you would call a fan of spiders. However I can respect them when they are in their proper environment. Here is a spider we found in the garden of a friend.
 

I don’t have any idea what kind this is. But don’t you think that his colors are

Our First Giant Spider

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I wouldn't say I have arachnophobia, but I AM extremely scared of spiders. Especially when they are not where they are supposed to be, which is Timbuktu! The photos below are of a spider that we found on the wall near the ceiling above the window.

I typically take photos of objects along with some size reference, like putting my hand next to it. But there was NO WAY I was going to hold my hand next to him for this picture. I mean... What if he MOVED?

As a reference for the size, the white band at the top is about 5-inches high. So this