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Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), University of Utah, SLC, UT
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Architectural Nexus
Contractor: Layton Construction Co.
2004
What a struggle to capture and disarm the spider then to transport it back to a nest spot to lay egg on for grub to hatch and feed on spider to keep species surviving.
This is the first spider we've discovered since moving into our new house. I thought I'd commemorate the occassion by taking some macro shots of it :-P
A hunter that prefers to live under the flaking bark of trees, under flat rocks and under eaves or within roof spaces of buildings. The Huntsman Spider often wanders into homes and is found perched on a wall. It is a shy, timid spider that can move sideways at lighting-fast speed when disturbed.
The bite of Huntsman Spiders is of low risk (non toxic) to humans. They are a non-aggressive group of spiders. However, a large individual can give a painful bite. Beware in summer when the female Huntsman Spider is guarding her egg sacs or young.