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Huntsman Spider
Heteropoda venatoria
True spiderintermediateVenom: Mild
Venom note
Bites cause local pain/swelling but are not medically significant.
About
A large, extremely fast flattened spider that lives on vertical surfaces. Secure the lid — they're escape artists. Venom is mild (local pain only).
Taxonomy
FamilySparassidae
GenusHeteropoda
Native regionPantropical
TypeArboreal
Temperamentfast, skittish
Size & growth
Adult size3-5 inch legspan
Growth ratemedium
Climate
Temperature75–85 °F
Humidity70–80%
Enclosure
Adult size8x8x10 inches
Substratecoco fiber, moist
Substrate depth2 inches
Water dishRequired
Feeding
Feeding modePredator (live prey)
Prey sizecrickets, roaches
Adult cadence2 prey per week
Times kept: 1 · Unverified community entry