Stunned lodger in Australia watches in horror as huge huntsman spider eats a possum.
If you plan a visit to Australia, you should be aware that they have larger than normal spiders - like huge as in the size of a small dog. A weary traveler in Tasmania, Australia was unaware of their infamous huntsman spider and its gargantuan size until he found one clinging to the ceiling of his room - eating a possum. The spine-chilling photos were taken by Justine Latton during a stay-over at Mount Field National Park and quickly went viral. Huntsman spiders, also known as giant crab spiders or wood spiders, can have a leg span up to 13-inches. They can be found in Australia, Asia, and Africa. They have been accidentally introduced into parts of the United States too. They normally eat insects, small reptiles,