INCLUDES VIDEO of Spyder after he was found



Spyder, the six-legged deer that has captured the interest of the world, will be moving to a new home Wednesday in Athens after making good progress on healing after having surgery to remove a tail.

The deer was found Friday near Armuchee in Floyd County.

George Gallagher, a professor of Animal Science at Berry College in Rome, Ga., gave the deer its name. He said it will go to a private facility in the Athens area run by an individual who rehabilitates deer.

Dan Pate of the West Rome Animal Clinic said that Spyder is in good condition and is eating and walking around without much problem.

Pate said that over the long-term, Spyder might have to have his two extra legs removed to make life easier.

“Since Spyder has two separate pelvises and tails, the legs do get in the way of his walking,” Pate said.










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