To discover a living huntsman spider in the South African deserts is a difficult feat; to study the spider in detail is almost impossible. The eight-legged animals are quick, nocturnal, and dwell ...

Huntsman spiders are found in warm and tropical regions including Australia, Africa and Asia. They are known for their speed and can grow a leg span of 25-30cm.

The spider’s body measured about an inch and a half around, with long legs known for moving extremely quickly. Some Huntsman spiders can have a leg span of up to 12 inches.

News; UK News; Spiders; Horrified man finds huge African huntsman spider in suitcase after trip abroad The man had returned from a work trip to Africa when he came across the 10cm-wide huntsman ...

A TERRIFIED traveller found a huntsman spider in their luggage after returning from a trip to Africa. The Edinburgh resident discovered the adventurous arachnid at their home in the Granton area of… ...

The 10cm African huntsman spider which was discovered in a passenger's suitcase. Sign up to our free email newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and daily roundups .

The African huntsman spider was discovered by the spooked traveller, who had just returned from a work placement in Africa, at a property in Boswall Drive, Edinburgh, on Sunday, June 25.

Huntsman spiders, which can grow nearly 1 foot in length, generally live in Australia, Africa and other temperate climates, according to a 2003 study. According to the Australian Museum, ...

A large African huntsman spider has been found in Edinburgh, after it stowed away in a traveller's suitcase. The Scottish SPCA has quarantined the 10cm spider, which was discovered at a property ...

A large African huntsman spider has been found in Edinburgh, after it stowed away in a traveller's suitcase. The Scottish SPCA has quarantined the 10cm spider, which was discovered at a property ...