What is the name of the giant spider in Australia?

The giant Australian huntsman spider, or huntsman spider, can grow to more than 6 inches in leg span. This large spider is commonly found on bark, under logs or even in houses.

The huntsman spider is an athletic, active spider, capable of great bursts of speed when chasing down prey, such as insects, small lizards and amphibians. It does not use a web in capturing prey. Like the wolf spider, the huntsman spider displays maternal instincts to her spiderlings, assisting them out of the egg sack and staying with them for a few weeks. The venom of the huntsman spider can produce a painful bite, but it is not considered dangerous to a healthy human.