Heteropoda venatoria
(Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 6250

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These spiders have been reported as being seen infrequently in homes in Sarasota County, Florida.
They are 3" to 4" in span.

Submitted by:
astron7
Submitted: Feb 28, 2018
Photographed: Feb 27, 2018
Spider: Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)
Location: North Port, Florida, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
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ItsyBitsy

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February 28, 2018 12:38 pm

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 I can’t see any clear details on your spider, but being in FL on a wall with a leg span as big as you say it should be a Huntsman Spider, Heteropoda venatoria.

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Heteropoda venatoria (Huntsman Spider)

Picture ID 6250

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