The Huntsman Spider

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1. What is the scientific name for the family that the huntsman spider comes from? The Palpimanidae family The Archaeidae family The Trechaleidae family The Sparassidae family

2. Which of the following descriptions best describes the appearance of the huntsman spider? A small body with very long legs, and a yellow dot on the back of its abdomen Big and hairy, with beady little black eyes and long, sharp fangs Large and leathery looking, with thick legs and short, thick fangs Very small and unobtrusive, with a red hourglass shape on the underside its abdomen

3. The legs of a huntsman spider fan out sideways, and the joints are twisted forward in a crablike fashion. How is this useful for the spider? It means that they can jump to great heights, sometimes even up to 4 metres It means that they are able to run at speeds of up to 30 mph It means that they are able to swim quickly and efficiently It means that they can run forwards, as well as sideways

4. Are huntsman spiders web-builders? Yes No

5. What does the huntsman spider's diet primarily consist of? Small berries and nuts People! Mice, and other small mammals Insects and other invertebrates

6. Aside from their fondness for human homes, huntsman spiders like to live in a very particular kind of habitat. Because of this habitat in which they love to live, what type of creatures are huntsman spiders classified as? Arboreal creatures Terrestrial creatures Aquatic creatures Desert creatures

7. What other type of spider are huntsman spiders commonly mistaken for? Bird spiders Black widows Tarantulas Assassin spiders

8. Huntsman spiders are also commonly called "rain spiders". Why is this? Because they come out into the open during rain storms (they love water) Because these spiders will only mate whilst it's raining (or when the air is very moist) Because according to African legend, great rains were sent by God to rid at rains a village of a spider infestation Because of their tendency to run for shelter before a rain storm has even begun

9. In which of the following places are you not likely to find a huntsman spider? South Africa Canada Australia Hawaii

10. Finally, are huntsman spiders deadly to humans? Yes No