All the spiders that fall into our rating are huge, and some of them feed on large enough birds and rodents. These are mostly poisonous and dangerous, and sometimes very disgusting and ugly (from a human point of view) arachnids.
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10. Nephila Golden Spinner (Nephila edulis)
The nephil-golden-spider opens the top ten: the body of female individuals is 4 cm, if you add the length of the limbs to it, it will turn out about 11-13 cm, the size of the males is much smaller, with legs - 7-10 mm. The color of the representatives of this species is most often greenish-yellow, the abdomen and head are white, and they also have toxic poison that can harm human health (non-lethal). The habitats of the representatives of the nephil-Golden Spinner are the warmest regions of the planet (Asia, Australia, South America, etc.).
9. Wall tegenaria (Tegenaria parietin)
Arachnid, whose body is “only” 7.5-14.5 cm. However, visually the wall tegenaria looks much larger - thanks to the huge, bizarrely curved 8 legs. The spider has a pale color and is considered the best runner for short distances. Today, this species in nature is quite rare, mainly in Asia, Africa, where it chooses to live caves, or destroyed buildings.
8. Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria Brazil)
Look at the photo, and remember: Avoiding encountering this spider is vital, as this Brazilian arachnid is one of the most poisonous in the world. The length of his body reaches 5-7 cm, together with limbs - up to 17 cm. Habitat - Central and South America, one of the subspecies (running) likes to climb into human dwellings.
7. Arabian Zerbal (Cerbalus aravensis)
Arabian zerbal is the most “new” type of spider, scientists only knew about its existence in 2010. The largest individuals known to date are up to 20 cm in size. Its habitats (detection) - Jordan and Israel, have become decisive when choosing a name new look. One of the factors that affected such a late detection of the species is the nocturnal lifestyle of its individuals.
6. Giant Baboon Spider (Spider Hysterocrates)
Despite its frightening proportions, it does not pose a particular danger to humans - an attack can only occur as a response in the presence of an active threat. Individuals of this species (also known as the red Cameroonian baboon spiders) grow up to 30.5 cm, body length up to 13 cm. Like most of the largest spiders on our planet, it conducts mainly night hunting, killing victims (crickets, cockroaches, butterflies , and even small mice).
5. Purple Tarantula (Xenesthis immanis)
The main occupation of representatives of this spider family (related to the tarantula) is eloquently displayed in the title. The predominant habitat is tropical Colombian forests, where a large number of subspecies tarantulas are found. The officially registered maximum parameters of representatives of this class are 34.5 cm (taking into account the extremities), but medium-sized individuals are up to 26 cm in size. Note that purple tarantulas are not dangerous for people.
4. Camel spider
Horror movie followers are forced to disappoint: camel spiders got their name not because of eating camels, but due to the presence of several humps on their heads, which gives them some similarities with “desert ships”. However, camel spiders feed on mammals: lizards, rodents, as well as small birds. Successful hunting contributes to the ability to reach speeds of up to 16 km / h. The size of representatives of this species is up to 30 cm, given the length of the limbs.
3. Salmon-pink tarantula spider (Lasiodora parahybana)
It is interesting that this type of spider is one of the few whose representatives are used by humans as pets. The size of such spiders can exceed 30 cm, in the natural habitat the main food is birds, lizards, small snakes - thanks to the lightning-fast movements of spiders, the chances of prey for survival are minimal.
2. Giant Crab Spider (Huntsman Spider)
Spiders, whose dimensions exceed 30cm, got their nickname due to their terrifying appearance and exceptional ability to kill the chosen victim. A person is attacked solely in self-defense, but it is still better to bypass them.
1. Goliath Tarantula (Birdeater)
The habitat of these representatives of the tarantula family is South America. Goliath tarantula is distinguished by the presence of large (up to 2.5 cm) canines, with sizes over 30 cm (including limbs), and weight up to 200 gr. It is because of its size and greater weight than that of the Hunting Spider that the Goliath tarantula is considered the largest spider on our planet. Tarantula goliaths live in burrows, the main provisions of these arachnids are birds, mice and snakes. For people they do not represent a danger - the paralytic poison that the glands of these spiders produce is very weak.