It’s not always what a spider does, but how it looks that can make it seem so extreme. Which brings us to: 2. The Giant Huntsman Spider, With The Largest Leg Span Among Arachnids The giant ...

While you might assume this giant spider is a domestic insect pest, most huntsman species are helpful to humans, eating those pesky cockroaches and mosquitoes that destroy plants and carry disease.

A giant spider species from Africa has been found at a London primary school Staff screamed when the huntsman spider leapt out of the banana box A giant spider species from Africa has been found ...

huntsman spiders actively chase their prey, often darting across the ground or climbing trees. However, they generally aren't a high risk to humans because they don't attack people unless they feel ...

Mr Aldridge added: "We've had a few creatures in our containers over the years, including a lizard, but he's definitely the biggest spider." The giant huntsman variety can grow to up to 30cm in ...