Huntsman spiders are part of the Sparassidae family, which includes over 1,000 species. The badge huntsman spider ( Neosparassus spp. ), named for the badge-like marking on its abdomen, is common ...

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A Brisbane dad has gone viral – and potentially scarred his relatives overseas for life, after discovering hundreds of Huntsman spiders on the ceiling of his house.

A German-born Brisbane resident has received the shock of her life after finding hundreds of baby Huntsman spiders had invaded the ceiling of her Murrarie home. WATCH THE VIDEO Michael Davis ...

is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, holds the record for the largest leg span at around 12 inches.