Spiders in Cozumel?

[BearFan]

Hi Gang,
We're booked on a western in December. I read in a recent post about large spiders in Cozumel. Can anyone share any more of their arachnid experiences? I mean how large? As big as the large as a Florida Brown House spider, 6 inch in diameter? Not that I'm fond of them, in fact VERY MUCH the opposite. I figure that the more I know the better. We've been to Cozumel on DCL before but have just been in town. I would hate to become a raving lunatic on our shore excursion. We were going to do the 4x4 jungle drive. It's fine that they're in the jungle with me just as long as I can't see'em. I totally freak at a close up sighting, "It's tough to be a bug" nearly killed me and I knew what was coming and didn't look! Please help!! Knowledge is Power!

Lisa Marie

 

[johare]

I'm pretty sure Tarantula's are native to Cozumel. Not sure how likely you are to see one though....

 

[Skaught]

I understand that the brown barking spider is quite common in places where there is lots of Mexican food, so I assume Cozumel would be included.

Scott

 

[BearFan]

Thanks a bunch for all your help!

 

[CPM]

I was just in Cozumel last week at Paradise Beach. I didn't notice any spiders, then again I wasn't looking for them.

 

[Skaught]

Nobody got my joke....

I thought it was pretty funny.

Scott

 

[ashman]

I thought it was hilarious, especially since I had Mexican yesterday. I started to comment on their green cousins but I thought it would take things too far! (oops too late!)

 

[MandM-Mom]

WE went to Cozumel last year on NCL and went to Chaukanaub Park we didn't see any spiders but lots of Lizards!!!!

 

[HeelMD]

I believe that would be the barking guacamole spider.

 

[drclaws]

I thought it was hilarious, especially since I had Mexican yesterday. I started to comment on their green cousins but I thought it would take things too far! (oops too late!)

Ahh! You must be speaking of the Great Green Howler Spider!