Description
The Heteropoda venatoria, commonly known as the Giant Crab Huntsman Spider or Tropical Huntsman Spider, is a widespread and fascinating true spider species featuring impressive size and remarkable hunting abilities. This striking huntsman displays beautiful tan and brown coloration with a flattened, crab-like body shape that allows it to squeeze into tight spaces while hunting.
Native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, this robust species reaches a leg span of 3–4 inches at maturity. Known for its active hunting behavior, incredible speed, beneficial pest control abilities, and generally docile temperament when handled properly, the Giant Crab Huntsman is an excellent choice for keepers who appreciate true spiders with impressive size and fascinating natural behaviors.
Key Features:
- Impressive size reaching 3–4 inch leg span
- Distinctive flattened, crab-like body shape
- Active hunter with fascinating predatory behavior
- Incredibly fast and agile movement
- Excellent pest control species
- Generally docile temperament for a large spider
- Does not build webs – free-roaming hunter
- Beginner to intermediate care level
- Live arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping
Perfect for keepers seeking an impressive true spider species with active hunting behavior and beneficial pest control abilities. Each specimen is ethically sourced and comes with comprehensive care information to ensure long-term success with this fascinating species.
