Huntsman Spider

Natural Habitat

Found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They commony inhabit tree bark, crevices, and are frequently found indoors on walls or behind furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly insects (cockroaches, crickets, flies) and other invertebrates. Larger specimens may occasionally eat small lizards or frogs.

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal hunters that do not build webs to catch prey. Instead, they rely on speed and agility to run down their targets. They are known for being very fast and can move sideways like a crab.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits: They are highly effective at controlling household pests like cockroaches. Risks: While they can bite if handled or provoked, their venom is generally not considered medically significant to healthy humans, though bites can be painful.

Identified on: 2/17/2026