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1. www.thoughtco.com › biggest-spiders-in-the-worldThe 10 Biggest Spiders in the World - ThoughtCo

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   • Author: Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.

   • Goliath Birdeater: 12 Inches. The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is the world's largest spider by mass, weighing in around 6.2 oz (175 g). It is a type of tarantula.
   • Giant Huntsman Spider: 12 Inches. While the Goliath birdeater is the most massive spider, the giant huntsman (Heteropoda maxima) tends to have longer legs and a bigger appearance.
   • Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater: 11 Inches. The third largest spider, the Brazilian salmon pink birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana) is only an inch smaller than the biggest spider.
   • Grammostola anthracina: 10+ Inches. Be sure to visit South America if you're seeking enormous spiders. Grammastola anthracina is another large species. It's a popular pet tarantula that's unlikely to bite you unless you forget to feed it mice or crickets.

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   • Goliath Bird-Eater Spider
   • Giant Huntsman Spider
   • Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula
   • Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater Spider
   • Brazilian Giant Tawny Red Tarantula
   • Haitian Giant Tarantula
   • Colombian Giant Tarantula
   • Face-Sized Tarantula
   • King Baboon Spider
   • Camel Spider

   Scientific name: Theraphosa blondi

   Leg-span:11-12 inches

   Weight: 6.2 oz

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   Scientific name: Heteropoda maxima

   Leg-span:12 inches

   Weight: 6 oz

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   Scientific name:Theraphosa apophysis

   Leg-span:9-11 inches

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   Scientific name: Lasiodora parahybana

   Leg-span:10-11 inches

   Weight: 3.5 ounces

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   Scientific name: Grammostola anthracina

   Leg-span:10 inches

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   Scientific name:Phormictopus cancerides

   Leg-span:8-9 inches

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   Scientific name: Megaphobema robustum

   Leg-span:6-8 inches

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   Scientific name: Poecilotheria rajaei

   Leg-span: 8 inches

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   Scientific name: Pelinobius muticus

   Leg-span: 8 inches

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   Scientific order: Solifugae

   Leg-span:6 inches

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6. www.sciencefocus.com › nature › biggest-spiders-onTop 10: Biggest spiders in the world

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   7.Colombian giant redleg tarantula - Megaphobema robustum. A Colombian giant redleg spider (Megaphobema robustum), photographed in Colombia. Photo by Jorge Garcia/VW PICS/Universal Images Group/Getty Images. As the spiders get bigger, they tend to get furrier too. This aptly-named 'redleg' spider is a handsome creature, with stunning markings.

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   Oct 4, 2024 · 15 Largest Spiders on Earth. 1. Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) The Goliath Birdeater is the largest spider in the world by mass. Found in the northern regions of South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest, this species weighs over 6 ounces (170 grams) and grows up to 11 inches (28 cm) leg to leg.

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   8. King Baboon Spider (19cm) Found in Central and Eastern Africa, the king baboon spider is truly a king. With a leg span of over 19cm, they are the biggest spider in all of Africa. These chunky spiders are known to be voracious predators and use their huge fangs to kill prey up to the size of lizards and bird chicks.

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   What is the largest spider in the world?

   • Found in Northern South America is one of, if not the largest spiders in the world. The goliath bird-eater is the heaviest spider in the world and is a runner up for the spider with longest leg span. Despite this species’ name, they actually do not prey on birds as their main diet.

   12 of the Biggest Spiders in the World (Pictures)

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   Which Spider has the largest leg span?

   • PetlinDmitry /Shutterstock The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the world's largest and heaviest spider, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, holds the record for the largest leg span at around 12 inches. It prefers to hunt instead of building webs.

   9 Biggest Spiders in the World: A Journey into the Gigantic

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   What is the biggest spider in Africa?

   • 8. King Baboon Spider (19cm) Found in Central and Eastern Africa, the king baboon spider is truly a king. With a leg span of over 19cm, they are the biggest spider in all of Africa. These chunky spiders are known to be voracious predators and use their huge fangs to kill prey up to the size of lizards and bird chicks.

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   How many huntsman spiders are there?

   • There are over 1200 species of huntsman spiders found all over the world. The giant huntsman is a cave-dwelling spider discovered in Laos, in 2001. They are considered by some to be the biggest spiders in the world, but there is almost no question that they have the longest leg span of any spider.

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   Are large spiders venomous?

   • Most large spiders are relatively nonvenomous—but there are certainly exceptions. Male spiders have specialized appendages called setae used to produce sounds for defense and sexual communication. The largest spiders produce sounds (stridulation) loud enough for humans to hear. Meet the 10 biggest spiders in the world.

   The 10 Biggest Spiders in the World - ThoughtCo

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   Are there spiders as big as your hand?

   • There are many spiders as big as your hand (or even larger). Antonio Alba / EyeEm / Getty Images Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Do you suffer from a fear of spiders, or arachnophobia?

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    May 27, 2024 · The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the world's largest and heaviest spider, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, holds the record for the largest leg span at around 12 inches. It prefers to hunt instead of building webs.