"huntsman spider"

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23 March 2023

Huntsman spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) are a species of big spiders 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. The female Huntsman produces a flat, oval egg sac of white papery silk, and lays up to 200 eggs. During this period the female can be quite aggressive and will rear up in a defensive display if provoked. Huntsman spider bites can cause nausea, headaches, vomiting, irregular pulse rate, and sometimes even heart palpitations. A female Huntsman spider carries its egg sac under its body in a corner of the house in the evening at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 23/03/2023.

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30 August 2022

A young female huntsman (Heteropoda venatoria) spider also known as a giant crab spider on the floor at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 28/08/2022. The spiders are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting.

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24 August 2022

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.

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24 August 2022

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.

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21 July 2021

Huntsman spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) are a species of spider in the family Sparassidae. 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. A female Huntsman spider is in a house in the evening at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 20/07/2021.

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21 July 2021

Huntsman spiders (Heteropoda venatoria) are a species of spider in the family Sparassidae. 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. A female Huntsman spider is in a house in the evening at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 20/07/2021.

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