Huntsman

Fact Box Species: Heteropoda cervina (RM) Family: Sparassidae formerly Heteropodidae Body length: female: 30 mm male: 26 mm Habitat: Under loose bark , especially of eucalypts, or in man-made constructions; though the body is relatively large this spider can climb walls efficiently and therefore may enter houses at certain times of the year Toxicity: May be mildly toxic to humans

Male palps The female Female mouthparts With its egg sac

This species appears to be less often found on the Darling Downs than around Brisbane, where it is particularly common.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Heteropoda jugulans, Isopedella flavida and Pediana regina.