In spite of their appearance, huntsman spiders are not considered dangerous and are often reluctant to bite. It’s the stuff of nightmares.

Huntsman spiders do have a venomous bite but they are not viewed as harmful to humans with bites tending to result in some pain and swelling but little else.

A huntsman bite on a person would likely be painful and swell, and in some cases, cause mild nausea and headaches. But you can't blame Minister D'Ath for not taking any chances.

Known as the Huntsman spider, it is the largest arachnid in the world and can be pretty painful — though not deadly — if it bites you due to its venom, according to Live Science.