Giant Spider Species Discovered Surprised

The giant night spider called Euoplos dignitas was found hiding in the ground in central Queensland, Australia.

The newly discovered creature is not deadly to humans, but its bites can sting and inject venom through its teeth. However, their bites are not considered “medically significant.”

A member of the Queensland Museum team, arachnologist Dr Michael Rix said that, at about two inches long, the females are more colorful and larger than the males.

Speaking to ABC, Dr. Rix, “They are found in wooded habitats in places like cryptic traps, and most people don’t even realize they’re there,” he said.

Scientists are concerned about the future of Euoplos dignitas, as the areas where they are found have been largely cleared for agriculture and other uses. Spiders can take up to eight years to mature and start reproducing. Therefore, it is important to research more about them.