A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier, an arachnid expert says. Associate Professor of Entomology at Lincoln University Cor Vink said he had been told of two ...

A mom has captured the bloodcurdling moment a wasp and huntsman spider faced off in a street battle – but it’s what happened after the fight that has Aussies squirming.

Huntsman spiders are found in warm and tropical regions including Australia, Africa and Asia. They are known for their speed and can grow a leg span of 25-30cm.

For instance, large huntsman spiders are usually reluctant to bite. While they are venomous they are not deadly to humans and are great at controlling pests like cockroaches in the home.

Australian Man Explains Why He Let A Spider The Size Of His Face Live In His House For A Year. ... Huntsman spiders almost never bite humans since they rely on speed to escape most predators.

While huntsman spiders aren’t considered dangerous, many people still have a fear of them when spotting them indoors. Experts are warning there will be an explosion of huntsman in the coming weeks.

Australia bracing for massive influx of huntsman spiders. Recent weather conditions have sparked an increase in a particular type of arachnid, which is breeding faster than ever before.

South eastern parts of Queensland could soon be overrun with huntsman spiders thanks to recent wet weather which is creating perfect conditions for the eight-legged arachnids.