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Ctenosaura conspicuosa

Reposting this with what I believe is the correct species name Dictis striatipes

An Australian species that has made its way across the sea to inhabit the southwest US. Spitting spiders spit a silky sticky venom blend from the fangs to immobilize prey (small insects). They are harmless to people.

(Ctenosaura conspicuosa) San Esteban Island spiny-tailed iguana. I'm still working on handling and desensitizing him to touch.