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Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 56619

Picture of Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider) - Male - Dorsal

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BugmanDan

Hi. this is a male huntsman spider(giant crab spider) Sparassidae family,Heteropoda venatoria species.
A very harmless spider in spite of their size. Very quick if spooked but really gentle giants.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/341619/bgimage
Had one of these live in my room a couple months,never a nuisance, good moth and roach catcher.

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