Not everything in Australia will kill you - 38° 26' 42" N 144° 57' 30" E
... but some things look like they will! Meet the Huntsman Spider! These creepy critters are ubiquitous in the houses around Australia and are guaranteed to cause squeals from even the most hardened arachnophile when they appear in unexpected places. Most are about the size of your palm but they can get as large as 20cm - about the size of my outstretched hand. Yikes! Fortunately, these fellows are generally harmless and, unless threatened, will rarely bite. They do not build a web but hunt for insects and such, which actually make them quite a handy thing to have in your home if you can bear the shock of them popping up unexpectedly. And they are fast! Often, they are just an interesting wall ornament but when they choose, they skitter as fast as a screaming arachnophobe can leave the room. A huntsman in the kitchen. Didn't really want a coffee afterall. And we certainly had our fair share in Mum's house. Most in manageable places but the odd one cau...