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Isopeda Isopedella
The female huntsman lays up to 200 eggs and guards these eggs, without leaving them or eating for around three weeks.
The common huntsman spider is found throughout south-eastern Australia. It lives anywhere, favouring plants which will offer shelter such as ivy. It is very common to have huntsman spiders in urban areas, and the spiders will come inside your house. These large spiders move very quickly, they are hairy with long legs. They often shock people who are not from Australia, as Australia has a reputation for dangerous creatures. Due to their size and speed, they do manage to intimidate a lot of people.
Spotted on Feb 7, 2014
Submitted on Feb 22, 2014
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I love them too.. I have Amanda and Adolf living in my house for nearly 2 years now and I have a female in my car that loves the tourist. Drop bears and wheely snakes make my visitors very afraid.. :)
Excellent photos and info, Christiane. These are awesome spiders, and I think quite beautiful. I had to laugh when you said they shock people who are not from Australia. Made me think of the drop bears and how they target tourists. Gotta love Aussie humour :-) At least the spiders are real.