Despite its large size, the giant huntsman spider is not considered dangerous to humans. The reclusive spider lives in remote caves in Laos and rarely encounters people. Like other huntsman spiders, it may bite defensively if threatened, but its venom is not considered medically significant, and bites typically causes only mild, localized symptoms.
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