Tarantula

We got to school an found a CROWD of students gathered around the door. Thinking maybe the power was out (electric doors) and we were locked out, I walked up not suspecting to see this...

The picture doesn't do it justice...it was my phone, but this was seriously a SOFTBALL sized tarantula that had the kids attention this morning. He was a little less than thrilled with the fanfare, legs raised, fangs poised ready to protect himself from the student that got too close. So I got spider watch that morning before our campus watchdog DADS came to the rescue. I have to admit, it was PRETTY cool!!! Mr. D did NOT want to go to class...he just wanted to stay and "check it out!" :) Gosh, I love Texas!!!!