Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 3170

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I see these spiders all over my property in Fort McCoy, FL, 32134. Are they dangerous?

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bluesdog
Submitted: Dec 21, 2017
Photographed: Dec 21, 2017
Spider: Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)
Location: Fort McCoy, FL, 32134, Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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ItsyBitsy

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December 21, 2017 3:01 pm

Hi, welcome to SpiderID. You found a Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda venatoria). They’re not considered to be of medical significance to people. I’ve heard they like to prey on Palmetto Bugs/roaches. 🙂

bluesdog

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December 21, 2017 3:03 pm

I find these all over the yard, in the house, in the carport, in the shed, in the laundry room and the one in the photo was in our composter which is usually loaded with bugs, spiders and small frogs. I never see them in a web. I live on a 1.3 acre property on a lake in a very wooded rural area.