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Huntsman spider

Family Sparassidae

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

Huntsman spiders are also known as wood spiders due to their preference for woody places. They are common in sub tropical and tropical regions across the world.

Not sure of exact species.

Notes:

This huntsman was huge (probably around 6 inches or more across) and lived in our hut.

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Comments (5)
Elsa
I'm mixed with spiders, I don't mind hairy big ones but I really mind smooth, small ones! I saw your pics, you've got some cool looking spiders in your collection :)
TracyL
I used to be terrified of spiders until i took my first close up of a spider and ever since then i love to photograph them.
Elsa
Good question Tracy, I have no idea if spiders can re-grow their legs. Was a cool spider, he did no harm and was not very scared of us.
TracyL
That's really cool poor thing is missing some legs i wonder if they will grow back?

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedJune 6, 2011

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