While it does depend on what you are doing, it is very unlikely you will meet any of these spiders on your travels. After all, the spiders are just as scared of you as you are of them so they will likely just hide from you.

However, media in general seems to fearmonger about these creatures. This can cause travelers to be paranoid, afraid, or even violent towards these animals. Well, don't be! Here, we have listed ten spiders that are feared by travelers and what is important to know about them.

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10 Huntsman Spider

Huntsman spiders are widely talked about because they are the largest spider by leg span. They are found in warm climate throughout the world and are very feared by people due to their speed and size. If you travel to Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, Florida, or Hawaii, then you will be where they are known to live.

The most important fact we can tell you is that they are not dangerous. They are actually beneficial to humans because they eat insects. Many farmers just move these spiders to their gardens rather than off their property due to the fact that they eat bugs that can harm crops.

9 Brazilian Wandering Spider

What puts the Brazilian wandering spider on the list is that these are the ones known to hitchhike on bananas and other fruits. They do not make webs and tend to just wander around, hence their name. A myth is that these guys are aggressive. They are just defensive if purposefully or accidentally provoked.

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Their bites do have venom, so it is important to seek medical attention if you happen upon one and somehow get bitten. These spiders mostly liven in northern South America.

8 Brown Widow Spider

It is unlikely that you would meet this little spider unless you crawl under a dark shed or barn. It is most common in the southeast of the United States. It is a cousin to the more infamous black widow, who is also on this list. Its bite is far less venomous than a black widow but those who are bitten should seek out a doctor just to make sure they are safe.

7 White Tailed Spider

These spiders are native to Australia but has also been introduced in New Zealand. Unfortunately, they have been victim to a lot of myths. Like all spiders, they only bite if provoked. The myth is that its bites cause infection. In reality,its bite is just like a bee sting. It hurts and may swell, but that is basically all that happens.

6 Brown Recluse Spider

Mostly found in the Midwestern United States, the brown recluse spider is about the size of a North American Quarter coin. They have very small fangs and will only bite if trapped against bare skin. There are stories of people living in infestations of these spiders and still never getting bitten.

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However, if you do get bitten, they are venomous and you will need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

5 King Baboon Spider

Tarantula spiders are some people's nightmares. These ones in particular are found in Kenya and Tanzania and get a bad reputation due to getting defensive since they get frightened easily.

What is important to know is that their bites have never been known to cause any big issues and some people even keep these spiders as pets. However, if you are bitten then you should probably seek medical attention just to stay safe. After all, their fangs are rather large.

4 Funnel Web Spider

These guys are widely feared and are mostly found in Australia, and they are feared because their bites are deadly. If you do come across a funnel web spider, do not mess with it and if you do get bitten, you got to go to the hospital.

So if you travel to Australia, ask if you should be careful of funnel web spiders. Luckily, they are nocturnal so unless you are going to roll around outside in the night then you should be safe.

3 Giant Camel Spiders

These critters are cursed to look nightmarish, but the truth is that they are not so bad. They are not even venomous. One of their habitats is the Middle East, and since the United States had their war with Iraq in 2003, myths about these animals spiked up. Myths include that they scream, that they chase humans, they disembowel camels, that they chew on people while they sleep, and can run 30 miles an hour.

The reality is that they just eat insects and small animals like birds and lizards. They do not care about people and they actually like to stand under camels for shade, not disemboweling. Also, they can run up to 10 miles an hour. Most also are quiet but will sometimes hiss as a defensive behavior.

2 Black Widow Spider

Black widows are pretty widespread, and can be found in the United States, southern Europe, southern Asia, Australia, Africa, and much of South America. They eat flies, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars and often hide in dark corners where people will unlikely disturb them.

However, accidents happen and people do get bitten. If bitten, seek medical help immediately. They are the most venomous spider in North America. However, do not panic either because most victims do not suffer serious damage. Those in most danger are children, elderly, and the sick. Death is rare, but it is better to be safe than sorry.

1 Redback Spider

Also known as the Australian Black Widow, the Redback spider is one that is highly venomous. If bitten, seek medical help immediately. Australian hospitals see the most bites during the summertime and they occur rather frequently. Luckily, the spiders will not bite unless you stick your hand in their web. So watch where you put your hands if you are feeling outdoorsy in Australia, especially in the summertime.

These spiders, while dangerous, have had cultural impact. Apparently, Indigenous Australians would mix Redback venom with snake venom and pine tree gum to coat their spear tips with. Smart!

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