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Giant Venomous Spiders , Land in the Southeastern United States, , Expected To Spread Rapidly.CNN reports a new study has found that a large and venomous species of spider has made landfall in the United States.CNN reports a new study has found that a large and venomous species of spider has made landfall in the United States.The study was published in 'Physiological Entomology.'.Experts say the Jorō spider species, .which is often as large as the palm of a human hand, has infiltrated the southeast.It is expected to spread its species further into the northeastern United States.Long wiry legs and an abdomen of yellow, gray and striking black are characteristics of the Jorō spider.Researchers say the species is native to southeastern Asia.While the warm climate of the southeastern United States is favored by the Jorō spider, .experts say it is also capable of living in colder environments, indicating a spread north is possible.experts say it is also capable of living in colder environments, indicating a spread north is possible.In light of this, people should not embark on spider genocide, Benjamin Frick, coauthor of study of Jorō spider in 'Physiological Entomology,' via CNN.All this would achieve is the needless killing of a beautiful animal, Benjamin Frick, coauthor of study of Jorō spider in 'Physiological Entomology,' via CNN.Thus far, researchers say,the Jorō spider has notbeen an environmental threat