My first critter here other than flies and grasshoppers. Deadly???
Was right above the door handle to the new building.
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I would guess it’s a juvenile Texas/Oklahoma brown spider (tarantula). Not venomous but would leave a nice puncture wound. Quite common this time of year since migration is from August through October. How big was it?
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It was tiny. Hence the poor picture. Had the magnification up on my phone and got as close as I dared, but still didn’t get a goos shot of it.
I usually see several tarantulas here, but so far this year, nada. If this was one, it was a newborn.
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You’re right. It was probably a baby. Check your bed before turning in! 
Always. And I shake out my shoes and boots before putting them on.
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Ex-military? I did the same thing while stationed at NKP Thailand way back when. Old habits die hard.
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Yep. Retired Army.
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This little guy was hopping on my trap. He is a Chihuahuan Green Toad according to what I found on the internet. An experienced biologist may correct me if I am incorrect. Never seen one before.
Stan
I’d rather have him nearby than a tarantula.
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