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- 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.
- 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 blondiLeg-span:11-12 inchesWeight: 6.2 ozScientific name: Heteropoda maximaLeg-span:12 inchesWeight: 6 ozScientific name:Theraphosa apophysisLeg-span:9-11 inchesScientific name: Lasiodora parahybanaLeg-span:10-11 inchesWeight: 3.5 ouncesScientific name: Grammostola anthracinaLeg-span:10 inchesScientific name:Phormictopus canceridesLeg-span:8-9 inchesScientific name: Megaphobema robustumLeg-span:6-8 inchesScientific name: Poecilotheria rajaeiLeg-span: 8 inchesScientific name: Pelinobius muticusLeg-span: 8 inchesScientific order: SolifugaeLeg-span:6 inchesMay 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.
- Jesslyn Shields
Jun 7, 2024 · Discover the world's top 11 largest spiders, from the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula to the Sand-dwelling Huntsman Spider.
- Sheridan Grant
10 biggest spiders in the world: meet huge arachnids as big as dinner plates - Discover Wildlife.
Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g (6.2 oz)) and body length (up to 13 cm (5.1 in)), and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span.
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Oct 18, 2016 · The South American Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world's largest spider, according to Guinness World Records. Itslegs can reach up to one foot (30 centimeters) and it can...
