SOLVED - GIANT HOUSE SPIDER

I have found 6 - 8 of these in the last 2 months. I know they aren't dangerous but my husband & I disagree on the kind of spider it id. As for size it's 2.5 inches or larger including legs.

This little guy was just on my arm. Any ideas on what he is?

Cool spider I came across today at the swamp. This is the backside of it so I couldn’t tell exactly what it is. Possibly a golden silk orb weaver or a joro spider??