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Heteropoda maxima
The Giant Huntsman is a species of Spider found in Tropical to Subtropical regions and is the largest species of spider by leg span. The Giant Huntsman is brown and has black stripes. They are extremely fast and are voracious hunters. The spider can reach sizes of over 1.5 Ft (0.3 M) long.
They actively hunt small animals such as birds, lizards and small mammals. In June 2019, terrifying photos of a giant huntsman eating a Pygmy Possum were released.