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A nice old classic spotted next to the slip at Salcombe. I like the Swordfish and new Spearfish. Don't see too many Huntsman's around.
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Isopedella victorialis?
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Family Heteropodidae, Hobart Tasmania. About the size of your palm.
This was in a jar before being transported outside. After I let it go I used a piece of grass to remove the fluff. The spider was amazingly patient and let me remove it all, even around the palps. It went to hide for a moment, but then returned for me to have another go. It was one of those moments when you realise how much we underestimate other organisms.
Huntsman spider. (Sparassidae, formerly Heteropodidae). Also known as giant crab spiders, wood spiders, and rain spiders. They are not dangerous although they will bite if handled. They are nocturnal and excellent climbers. They do not build webs, but hunt and eat insects and spiders smaller than themselves. The largest spiders in this family, up to 12 inches across, are found in Asia. The ones in Guatemala reach up to 6 inches across. This one is about 4 inches across. The locals here call them "tarantulas" which they are not. We also have true tarantulas but locally those are called "araña de caballo".
If someone knows the exact genus and species of this one, please let me know.
To learn more about Guatemala, see www.mayaparaiso.com
“I could not help feeling that they were evil things -- mountains of madness whose farther slopes looked out over some accursed ultimate abyss.”
"Just me, and my shadow..."
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Well, I had to get a light onto the wee beastie!
Taiwan, April and May 2024
This seven legged Huntsman was in our bathroom. My wife usually panics when she sees a spider at home. After discovering this one (15 cm) near the toilet she remained completely calm and called me. "Is that a real spider?", she asked. Ehmm yes. The host of the B&B came with a butterfly net and tried to catch it. No way. Man are these Huntsmen fast! Eventually he beat it to death with his flip-flop. Poor animal.
A photo taken with my phone