Neighboorhood boy apparently did not want to keep it anymore as it terrified him and I found it waiting in the basement when i got home from work. I have no problems with "bugs" but I also have no experience (beyond mantidae). I am a research ho - and not one to have anything before I am well versed and prepared - this fact alone makes me nervous. Not of the tarantula but of caring for it properly.

Please help identify this (likely common) specimen so's I can give it the attention it deserves.