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Huntsman Spider

Heteropoda venatoria

Photo by sunnyjosef
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Field Notes

Description:

These large spiders mainly prey on Cockroaches. Very fast and agile. Female carries its egg sac and hatchlings under her body. May bite in deference if not handled carefully.

Habitat:

Spotted inside my home.

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Heteropoda venatoria

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PublishedAugust 17, 2016

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