Baboon spiders are recognisable for their large size and hairy legs. Despite their size, they are often hard to spot. This is because, they spend the majority of their lives in burrows. So count yourself lucky if you catch a glimpse of a baboon spider.

The misconceptions of spiders are having a detrimental effect on conservation efforts. Whether you like them or not, spiders serve a purpose in existence. They play a significant global role in terrestrial food webs. Due to their abundance, spiders are the most important predators of insects. This is incredibly important in controlling agricultural pests and reducing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Indeed, you have no reason to fear spiders. You just don’t know them well enough yet.