What are the BIGGEST Spiders in the world?? Spiders have been on the planet in some form or another for around 380 million years, so they’ve had plenty of time to develop into numerous species of all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. The smallest fully-grown spider is the male Patu digua with a body length of just 0.37mm – which isn’t scary at all. Nevertheless, nature has also produced some truly humungous spiders that will make you squeamish – wel…unless you’re one of those people who like big spiders! Stay tuned to number 1 to hear the debate about which spider really gets to claim the title…biggest spider in the world. This list of HUGE Spiders and Goliath Tarantulas brought to you by Zero2Hero!! Don't forget to subscribe here! https://goo.gl/NXuChu Click here to find out about Ancient Egypt: Most Amazing Facts you didn't know!!! https://youtu.be/xd70XWqLC4I Number 10: Cerbalus Aravensis. Found in the Southern Arava Valley of Israel and Jordan, the Cerbalus Aravensis is a type of nocturnal huntsman spider that lives in sand dunes and which is most active during the hotter months. This clever little creature makes underground dens with trap-doors made of sand and a glue-like substance which helps disguise the entrances from predators – and means it can just appear out of the sand at any time. Due to its intelligent designs, some have even gone as far to class this as one of the smartest spiders in the world. And let’s face it, what’s scarier that a clever spider who can pop out of the sand at any minute. Surprisingly, this species was only discovered in 2010 and is considered the largest spider found in the Middle East. Due to their recent discovery, not much is known about the species, but the largest one found so far had a leg span of 14cm. Although the species poses a threat to beetles, insects, gerbils and small lizards, thankfully humans face little danger from this spider! So, at least THAT’S one we DON’T need to worry about! Number 9: Brazilian Wandering Spider. Found mainly in tropical South America, the term Brazilian Wandering Spider actually refers to two species of spiders – the Phoneutria fera and Phoneutria nigriventer – which are also known by other English names including ‘armed spiders’ and ‘banana spider’, the latter of which is shared with a number of other spiders. Due to the Brazilian Wandering Spider consisting of two slightly different species, their body length and leg span can range in size. Their leg span can measure from 13 to 15cm while their body length can reach up to 5cm. Although it’s not the biggest spider on this list, it is actually one of the most venomous spiders in the world and can be deadly to humans, especially small children. Thankfully there are antidotes that will reserves the effects of the venom. So you might be thinking that you don’t need to worry about this particular spider unless you’re walking around tropical South America, buuut, I might have to burst your safe space bubble. These spiders have been known to hitch a ride on banana deliveries to places all over the world. In fact, in 2005, a British man spent nearly a week in hospital after being bitten by a Brazilian Wandering Spider that had travelled to the country in a shipment on bananas – so, be sure to keep an eye on your bags of bananas! Number 8: Camel Spider. The camel spiders, also known by its scientific name, Solifugae, and other names like the wind scorpions or sun spiders, is a family of spiders that includes more than a 1000 described species of spider. The largest species is known to have grown up to 15cm including the legs. Due to their size, they feast on termites, beetles and other small, ground-dwelling arthropods. Like any creature that scares people, the size and general speed the spider moves has been over exaggerated in urban legends, as has its potential danger to humans, which is actually negligible. Number 7: King Baboon Spider. The King Baboon Spider is a type of tarantula native to East Africa that can grow a leg span of up to 20cm. This is another burrowing species that makes dens underground and, as a result, its back legs are very thick as they are used for digging. Although not deadly to humans, the King Baboon Spider does have very strong venom and a bite from a baby spider – which roughly measures about 1cm in body length – would be enough to cause sharp pain and leave the bite area itchy for a number of days. Some spider fans considered this a collectable species, but due to its highly defensive nature it’s not suitable for beginners. Would you keep this as a pet? Let us know in the comment below! And while your’re there, be sure to hit that subscribe button! Number 6: Colombian Giant Black Tarantula Also known as the Colombian redleg or simply the Colombian Giant Tarantula, this spider is found in the Colombian and Brazilian tropical rainforests. It likes to prey on large insects like crickets, as well as small lizards and mice.
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