A giant spider species from Africa has been found at a London primary school Staff screamed when the huntsman spider leapt ... species can deliver a painful bite, they're not considered dangerous ...

The huntsman spider is one of the fastest and most agile arachnids on the planet. The species is often confused with tarantulas because of the hairy bodies, but their distinguishing trait is their ...

If untreated, a single bite can kill a small child within 15 minutes and an adult within three days. A member of the public caught and donated the giant arachnid to the Australian Reptile Park in ...

Huntsman spiders are considered to be the world's largest spider by leg span. They can reach around 28cm when fully grown. Despite possessing venom, they are reluctant to bite and are not ...