Huntsman Spider

Description:

Huntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae, are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. Like most spiders, Sparassidae use venom to immobilise prey and to assist in digestion. They have been known to inflict defensive bites, but are not widely regarded as dangerous to healthy humans. Huntsman spiders are widely considered beneficial because they feed on insect pests such as cockroaches and crickets.

Habitat:

Agumbe lies in a rainforest region with a tropical climate, warm and humid. Under the Köppen system of climate classification Agumbe is an 'Am' climate, that is, a tropical monsoon climate.