The Golden Orb Spider

Throughout Florida we have encountered this little creature but in particular abundance here in the keys. The Golden Orb Spider is not the largest spider but is known for its very large and strong web. They are common in mangrove and and tropical woodlands called hammocks. When hiking in the keys, you have to keep your eyes sharp and watch for these lest you walk through a web. See if you can spot the little beasties in these photos I took at Crane Point.

Interesting fact: the silk of this spider's web is almost as strong as Kevlar.