thanks, all. yeah, ruth. we thought so too! i'd never seen one before.
we also saw these:
http://www.pbase.com/sweetjane/image/103313226and this:
http://www.pbase.com/sweetjane/image/103313228Josh said the grasshopper bite was WAYYY more painful then a tarantula. i let the tarantula climb on me too - it was very gentle and tickles your skin. FYI.
sorry this is taking so long. i'm working on it.

(repost of full link
http://www.pbase.com/sweetjane/ambergris_with_boys_aug_08 )