Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate.

Huntsman spiders do have a venomous bite but they are not viewed as harmful to humans with bites tending to result in some pain and swelling but little else. Even so, ...

Huntsman spiders have been known to bite people but they are not generally regarded as being a danger to humans. They are often held in high regard because they get rid of cockroaches and crickets.

Known as the Huntsman spider, it is the largest arachnid in the world and can be pretty painful — though not deadly — if it bites you due to its venom, according to Live Science.. This ...

Huntsman spiders, despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, are not considered to be dangerous and while they do possess venom, their bite typically only causes mild effects. 4.

When they do bite, most bites are quick defensive nips without injecting venom. In 14 years of studying Aussie huntsman spiders, I’ve handled many thousands of individuals and been bitten only ...