The largest spider ever discovered by leg span is the Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi), a type of tarantula native to the rainforests of South America.
Leg span: Up to about 11 inches (28 cm) — roughly the size of a dinner plate!
Body length: Around 4.75 inches (12 cm)
Weight: Can weigh over 6 ounces (170 grams), making it the heaviest spider too.
It’s famous for its massive size, but it’s generally not dangerous to humans (its bite is painful but not deadly). It’s named “birdeater” because it can eat small birds, though it mainly feeds on insects and other small animals.
The largest spider ever discovered by leg span is the Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi), a type of tarantula native to the rainforests of South America.
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Body length: Around 4.75 inches (12 cm)
Weight: Can weigh over 6 ounces (170 grams), making it the heaviest spider too.
It’s famous for its massive size, but it’s generally not dangerous to humans (its bite is painful but not deadly). It’s named “birdeater” because it can eat small birds, though it mainly feeds on insects and other small animals.