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Huntsman Spider

Huntsman spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) are a species of big spider in the family Sparassidae found in warm and tropical areas of Australasia, Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Americas. The spiders are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. It is native to the tropical regions of the world. Its common names include giant crab spider or cane spider. They use venom to immobilize prey and are known to inflict serious defensive bites on humans. Huntsman spider bites can cause nausea, headaches, vomiting, irregular pulse rate, and sometimes even heart palpitations. A male Huntsman spider is in a house in the evening at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on August 22, 2022. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#8711644
Date Taken	22 August 2022
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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