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Spiders in the Belfry? Traditional Cache

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YetAnotherReviewer: There has been no response from the CO. Without recent communication on future cache availability, we can't hold this area for you any longer and so we are archiving this cache. Please pick up any remaining cache bits as soon as possible.

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Hidden : 5/11/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is located off of one of the many  trails in Charlottesville's Forest Lakes Neighborhood.  it is best to approach the trail from Shadybrook Trail. Cache contains log and pencil only. Congrats to sureshot95 for FTF!

There are a variety of spiders that are native to virginia.  Below you will find some information about some of the spiders that one may encounter while searching for this cache.  However, none of these species are as "amazing" or "spectacular" as the web slinger found at this cache.  

 

Barn Spider
  • Barn spiders are fairly small (3/4 of an inch) and feed on small insects. They use their web to wrap up the insects they catch.

Wolf Spider

  • Wolf spiders have a brownish complexion and are found in open fields throughout Virginia. They are also very common to find in homes, particularly in dark places like cabinets.

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Black Widow Spider

  • The black widow spider is a nocturnal spider found throughout Virginia. It uses a very strong neurotoxin that can seriously harm humans who are bitten.

Grass Spider

  • The grass spider is one of the more common Virginia spiders. It creates a sheet of webbing into a funnel, where it hides and waits for insects to get trapped on the outside.

Jumping Spider

  • Like its name suggests, the jumping spider is known for jumping more than 40 times the length of its body. It is found throughout forests and gardens in Virginia.

Read more: Common Spiders in Virginia | eHow http://www.ehow.com/facts_5155497_common-spiders-virginia.html#ixzz2T0ULyQVi


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)