Are Huntsman Spiders ACTUALLY Dangerous? The Truth About Huntsman Spiders!

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Huntsman spiders get a bad reputation thanks to their large size and alarming appearance, but are they as dangerous as the internet often makes them out to be?
In this episode of The Wild Report, we get up close and personal with two of the largest spiders I've ever encountered, the Hawaiian garden spider and pantropical huntsman spider! Both of these species were a joy to work with, and I hope that this video helps you see them in a new light. Especially with all the bad press about the huntsman spider biting Sydney Sweeny, I wanted to show off the true nature of this species.
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If you've made it this far in the description, remember to be safe when creature adventuring! Most wild animals can cause injury if harassed, and I do not recommend attempting to capture any creatures without purpose and practice. The reason that I interact with wildlife is to produce these educational videos, and I have years of zoology experience under my belt. Also, I always ask permission from a land owner before exploring on their property, and you should do the same.
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@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Tried out a slightly different editing style with this video in an attempt to help keep my content feeling fresh and exciting. Let me know if you like (or even noticed) the changes so I know how to edit future videos. Thanks for your continued feedback and support!

@stevencartlidge6574 6 месяцев назад

Great video Ben. But I'll leave all the spiders to you. Something about those exposed FANGS that keep my fingers away from them. Hahaha

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

@stevencartlidge6574 Thanks Steven! Haha the exposed fangs are a little unnerving, especially when they are resting on your hand.

@tkreitler 5 месяцев назад

I didn't consciously notice the changes but this video was clear and concise with enough cuts to keep short attention spans engaged. I don't know if you are back in NC but the recent warm rains have brought out the frogs here in the Piedmont. I found a Green and Bullfrog last night near a vernal pool. I also heard a couple species of tree frog which I think it were Upland Chorus and Spring Peepers.

@michigan102 5 месяцев назад

Editing is very good. Nice one buddy. I like spiders because they eat mosquitoes lol.

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

@michigan102 Thank you! Yep that's a pretty darn good reason.

@dukethespider 6 месяцев назад

I love the edits with the "ello" and "naur". Had a smile on my face the whole time! Good work.

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@wraith9 6 месяцев назад

Love the presentation and information, keep it coming!

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the support, will do!

@joylayton8794 6 месяцев назад

Another great video, with content I can trust to be fact based. I did enjoy the whimsical remarks from the spider, so keep having fun with that as well!

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the feedback, definitely trying to keep my content rooted in science and balanced with fun!

@Supaginge0 6 месяцев назад

dude needs to come to australia

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Indeed he does

@merrmaiddiva 6 месяцев назад

My young son and I love your videos! So cool

@TheWildReportOfficial 6 месяцев назад

Aww I'm glad you are able to enjoy my videos together, I appreciate the support!

@firetail_ 5 месяцев назад

those spiders were hella chill tho 💀

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

They normally are, I've never gotten bit and handled dozens!

@TheWildlifeBrothers 5 месяцев назад

This is a fantastic video Ben, I can see that you really stepped up the editing style and it works very well. This is such an interesting concept for a video, I liked seeing the peak spider diversity of those very cool island chains. Solid information as always, and that was a very adept huntsman catch too. Nice work man!

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the high praise, it means a lot coming from you guys! I was so fortunate to have been able to encounter both of these species, the only thing that could have made the video even cooler is if I would've been in Japan when the Joro spiders are mature. Always appreciate your support!

@8kayydub8 5 месяцев назад

Your videos keep gettin better and better. Keep it up!

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, will do!

@lizzy6555 5 месяцев назад

Your videos are truly amazing! Thank you! 🤗

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, glad you think that and are enjoying my content!

@EntranceJew 5 месяцев назад

If you ever have the opportunity, it would really be interesting to see you discuss more about Japan's spider population. A lot of games and media from Japan typify spiders as black and yellow stripes, but over here in North America I rarely see anything that fits that description. Spiders like the Kogane-gumo are the type I believe are being depicted most frequently, with a nearly spherical backside. Or, like you mentioned, even the jorō-gumo has some of that patterning which extends to its legs. Maybe there isn't a spider that has those two features of spherical body and yellow coloration on the legs, and the depictions are a combination of common spider traits in the region. The Huntsman you handled also had some alternating stripes to its appendages which is also a new concept to me. The traits are shared widely, seemingly with anything that fits under the infraorder of Araneomorphae.

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

I'll definitely try and feature more spider content in the future, and although I didn't get to film any mature Joro or Wasp spiders during my time there, I'll do my best to try and showcase more of the Argiope species diversity in North America. It is always amazing to me how related species from completely different continents can have such remarkably similar characteristics!

@Nique9210 Месяц назад

Damn lil dude really Dunked on pops from the free throw line haha.

@yoheemaine-qh8oe 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant!!!

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@Devonx777 5 месяцев назад

You sir are wild letting that little guy crawl on your face 🫡

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

She just wanted to explore a little bit!

@jorasparents 5 месяцев назад

Snakes don't bother me one bit. But spiders ... I would never in a MILLION years CHOOSE to hold a spider or have one within viewing distance for that matter. But I find it so calming and reassuring to watch you handle them. As a mom of adult kids, I wonder what your mom thought of your activities when you were younger (assuming you've always been interested in nature). :)

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

I was that way for a long time too, then once I held my first spider and realized it was just a funky looking but sweet little arthropod they've not bothered me anymore. My mom was (is) not a fan of any situation in which she thinks I might be in danger - including basically any wildlife interaction haha. But it's her fault I got into reptiles because she used to read me dinosaur books all the time as a kid so I can't blamed.

@jorasparents 5 месяцев назад

@@TheWildReportOfficial Well, your parents did a good job (and you did, too) because this is the best nature channel on YT.

@pinkspaghetti1 5 месяцев назад

had huntsman (H venatoria like in the video!) as pets and they were the sweetest things. only one out of 4 bolted. loved to eat, haha they were so awesome. They get a bad rap because they CAN move fast, but actually when they feel safe I havent really experienced that at all. They use their speed to escape or eat but not generally. Most of my girls just lounged around all day looking beautiful and waiting for potential food.

@TheWildReportOfficial 5 месяцев назад

That's cool, I would love to watch one hunt!