Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate.

Huntsman spiders are large, long-legged spiders, measuring up to 1 foot across the legs. Many have flattened bodies adapted for living in narrow spaces under loose bark or inside rock crevices.

Huntsman spider. Meghan Linsey on Venomous Spider Bite That Left a Hole in Her Face: ‘I’m Just Glad to Be Alive’ “Huntsman spiders will sometimes take a small lizard or frog, but mammals ...

Huntsman spiders, despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, are not considered to be dangerous and while they do possess venom, their bite typically only causes mild effects. 4.

Not to alarm you, but a massive Huntsman spider has crawled out of your nightmares and into a rescue sanctuary in Australia. Year-old photos of the Huntsman have recently resurfaced thanks to a ...

While most spiders are quietening down at this time of year, the huntsman spider is active and in search of food and mates. The huntsman is one of the largest spiders in Western Australia ...