Huntsman spider
Huntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae, are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. Larger species sometimes are referred to as wood spiders because of preference for woody places. They are eight-eyed spiders, with eyes in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. They have been known to inflict serious defensive bites on humans.
About Huntsman spider in brief
Huntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae, are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. Larger species sometimes are referred to as wood spiders because of preference for woody places. They are eight-eyed spiders, with eyes in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. On average, a huntsman spider’s leg span can reach up to 15 centimetres, while their bodies measure about 1.8 centimetre long. They tend to live under rocks, bark and similar shelters, but human encounters are commonly in sheds, garages and other infrequently-disturbed places. Like most spiders, apart from the Uloboridae and some Liphistiidae and Holarchaeidae, they use venom to immobilize prey.
They have been known to inflict serious defensive bites on humans. There have been reports of members of various genera such as Palystes, Neosparassus and several others, inflicting severe bites. It is not always clear what provokes these spiders to attack and bite humans and animals, but it is known that female members of this family will aggressively defend their egg sacs and young perceived threats. Males of Heteropoda venatoria, one of the huntsman spiders that seems to easily find its way around the world, have been found to deliberately make a chemical-borne sound when they detect a nearby female.
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