The unwanted wanted guest

[savarin]

Its called a Huntsman because it hunts men.
I saw this out of the corner of my eye leap onto a fly that was on the countertop.
I've never seen them catch anything before but by gum it was fast, it seems they have been timed at 110 centimeters a second and they dont spin webs.
Non toxic to us and not aggressive either but still dont want it running over me.
Pity it doesnt get all the flies as are inundated in this heat and humidity.


Its leg span is about 5 inches.
If they are in your house it means there are other insects they like eating.
Now I know they can catch flies I dont mind them as much.
(still dont like them running over me)

 

[jcp]

 

[markba633csi]

Nice- we have a similar but smaller one here, the Mediterranean spider; zoropsis spinimana- a new arrival
Very handsome guy, likes indoors, about 2.5 inches across. I had one in my garage for a while, and another by the fridge where
the warm air comes out

 

[higgite]

I think I saw those in a movie, but they looked bigger. And they ate people.

Tom

 

[GeneT45]

Sounds benevolent, I'd leave it be. It probably isn't fond of running over you in any case. I don't really see a downside to having it around. Cellar spiders on the other hand...

GsT

 

[Gaffer]

I like Joe Pie's videos on the Wolf spiders in his shop and how he has helped a few in need.

 

[pontiac428]

I bet they shriek loud enough to break glass when you kill them with fire! Do they catch mice, too?

 

[Just for fun]

I don't mind spiders, but I don't care what size they are I don't want them on me!

 

[Ulma Doctor]

5” across???
Dang that’s a huge arachnid!
It surprises me that y’all have a spider that won’t kill 100 men with just a glance

 

[Janderso]

I hate spiders. Come to think of it, I hate snakes.
Australia has so many deadly varmints. Snakes and spiders oh my.

I'm such a wimp
I had a tick burrowing into me the other day. My wife removed it. Yes, I'm watching the bite for signs.
I hate ticks too.