Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 56712

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Found this spider in my bathroom by the roof. Please help in identifying it.

Submitted by:
krysa1982
Submitted: Apr 12, 2019
Photographed: Apr 11, 2019
Spider: Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)
Sex:
Male,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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Krysa1982

Photo Owner

April 12, 2019 9:53 am

Can someone please help me identify this spider and should I be worried.

ItsyBitsy

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April 12, 2019 11:40 am

Hi, this is a Huntsman Spider, Heteropoda venatoria. They’re not considered to be of medical significance and are unlikely to bite except in self defense.

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Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 56712

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(Huntsman Spider)