Curacao is one of the countries consisting the southern Caribbean Sea. It is also a part of the Dutch Caribbean. Although the island has its unique charm and beauty, you have to be mindful because there are exotic animals and some not so pleasant crawlers. If you have fear of spiders, you have to be very mindful as there are possibilities that you will encounter spiders during your visit. Some of these spider species are completely harmless to humans and other living creatures. However, there are a few that are highly venomous and their bites warrant immediate medical attention.
Spiders in Curaçao Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Curaçao
Common House Spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum) | Common Harvestman Spider (Phalangium opilio) | Trap Door Spider (Ctenizidae) |
Biggest Spiders in Curaçao
Pantropical Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda venatoria) | — | — |
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Desidae
Funnel Web Spiders
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
Cellar Spiders
Actinopodidae
- Red-headed Mouse Spider – Missulena occatoria