Giant Australian spiders, like huntsman spiders, are showing up in surprising new parts of New Zealand, and experts believe this creepy-crawly migration is being fueled in part by warmer weather.

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Spotted a giant spider in your apartment? It’s likely the Ashidakagumo, or Japanese huntsman spider. Learn what it is and how ...

Perhaps the thirsty huntsman spider was carrying a water-dependant ... only to succumb on the kitchen bench. - Mike Gray, Australian Museum ...

Do you know huntsman spiders shed their skin? I didn't. And northern Australia is quite the place to witness such a thing. Getting there: The nearest airport is Cairns where you can hire a car and ...