#huntsman spiders

[snototter]

Boie's huntsman spider (Heteropoda boiei) in Taman Negara, Malaysia

by Art

[ljsbugblog]

a huntress on the roof of our shed. overseer of laundry days.

Bronze Huntsman Spider, female (Isopedella flavida), April '24.

[mapsontheweb]

Worldwide habitats of Huntsman Spiders

[rattyexplores]

Huntsman under a Polypore

Unidentified, genus Heteropoda

06/07/22

[arachnophanatic]

HUNTSMAN SPIDER (Sparassidae): Olios giganteus, “giant crab spider”

[Bonus exuvia behind cut because I don’t expect anyone else to think it’s cool lol]

So the legspan on the male Olios giganteus that left this exoskeleton I found had to have been at least 2 inches, almost palm-sized. Which means now that its molted, it’s bigger than that. And if there are females around here somewhere, they’re even bigger than that 😮

[onenicebugperday]

Huntsman spider with egg sac and emerging spiderlings, Heteropoda sp, Sparassidae

Photographed in Singapore by Nicky Bay // Website // Facebook

Shared with permission; do not remove credit or re-post!

[aniflowers]

Sorry to burst everyones bubble, but I'm gona press doubt on that one.

I didn't find any article that stated that "only" female huntsman spiders make silk.

They just all state that huntsmans use silk for things like shelter, safety nets when moving, an egg sacks (which yes, the last point of those three is exklusively female behaviour. The first two however, aren't).

But there are also huntsman spider species who where observed using silk as a "hunting" device. (Well, more like "trapping", but you get what I mean xD)

The one I know of uses silk to stitch together leaves to hunt frogs and other smal amphibians, and that's a species behaviour that isn't female exlusive.

And even the article shown in the original post (article: "Huntsman Spiders - Minibeast Wildlife") talks about an entire species of Huntsman Spiders that use silk to build shelter out of leaves. All one had to do was scrowl down one section to "Habitat".

So yeeeaaah, the claim that only female Huntsman Spiders produce silk is kind of questionable.

Building daylight retreats isn't really a female only behaviour, neather is using silk for hunting prey (though that's still a pretty new observation when it comes to Huntsman Spiders).

Oh, but feel free to keep the "Huntsman is trans" thing as a headcanon! There is no harm in that normaly. I'd just be carefull when justifying it with irl facts that could be inacurate. Always double check, or at least actually readt the articles presented to you. People are quick to take things out of context online. (And keep in mind that headcanons aren't canon. )

(Also, yes, I'm nitpicky when it comes to animal facts xD I just don't like people spreading missinformation about animals. It's my personal pet peve 😅)

[herpsandbirds]

Leopard-spotted Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda lunula), family Sparassidae, Singapore

photograph by Chris Ang

[gamegirlx]

lmk villians go on a little vacation 🥺

this was a failed sketch i couldnt complete, too grand for me but damn i love the vibes

[crevicedwelling]

I mentioned I’d left out a huntsman spider I saw in Malaysia in the post below, and here it is! I spotted it on a rock beneath a small cave or overhang while on a night walk.

this one had everything; legspan, “teleportation” speed, and gorgeous colors. didn’t like me very much, though!

if you notice that its left leg 3 is slightly shorter and a different color, that’s most likely because it was lost a few molts ago, but grew back over the course of said molts & is almost good as new.

[i-draws-dinosaurs]

ok I'm curious to know if my experience as an Australian is skewed so...

Also if you want please put your answer in the tags and say where you're from!

[snototter]

A purple huntsman, or lightning huntsman spider (Heteropoda lunula) in Pasir Ris Park, Singapore

by KS Tan Sg

[ljsbugblog]

had the incredible privilege of witnessing this Bronze Huntsman molting on our front gate. this was my first time seeing a spider molt in action, and also my first time encountering this species of huntsman-- extra special indeed!

the process of ecdysis is a very vulnerable one for the creature, as their new exoskeleton requires time to dry and harden, leaving them at risk of injury and predation. in the photo above you can see the single thread of silk tethering her to the gate while she dangles.

between her unhardened joints, her blue-green hemolymph is seen.

after dangling for a bit, she began to flex her legs as her fresh new exoskeleton became more firm.

we found her back on the gate the next night, looking beautiful and healthy!

Bronze Huntsman, female (Isopedella flavida).

[itsabouttimex2]

Monkie Kid Tier Lists

“What do they steal from you?”

“Mom/Dad, can I date someone?”

“Mom/Dad, I need help.”

“There’s only one bed.”

[rattyexplores]

Huntsman Molt

In Australia, this is a common sight. This is just molted skin however, no need to be alarmed.

Unidentified, genus Heteropoda

19/03/23

[howlingday]

Saphron: The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout~!

Adrian: (Giggling)

Terra: Down came the rain...

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Meanwhile, in the stormy mountains...

Jaune: (Panting) Just... Just a little further!

Trifa: (Stumbles, Caught) I'm just slowing you down, aren't I?

Jaune: Don't say that! We're almost there! (Bridal carries her) We're gonna make it!

Trifa: Y-Yes! Then we'll-

BOOM!

Trifa: (Falling)

Jaune: (Grabs her) I GOT YOU!

Trifa: Just... Just leave me...

Jaune: NO! I'M NOT LETTING GO!

Trifa: Our baby needs a father...

Jaune: What... What are you saying... NO!

Trifa: See the sunrise for me, would y- (Suddenly in the air)

Jaune: (Smiles as he falls)

Trifa: JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUNE~!

Jaune: (Hits the rocks, Tumbles down)

Trifa: (Screams at the storm, Sobbing) WHY HIM?! WHY NOT ME?!

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Saphron/Terra: And the itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the spout again~!

Adrian: (Squealing laughter)