The world's largest known spider is a male goliath bird-eating spider (Theraphosa blondi) collected by members of the Pablo San Martin Expedition at Rio Cavro, Venezuela in April 1965. It had a record leg-span of 28 cm (11 in) - sufficient to cover a dinner plate.

2024年5月29日 · The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is the world's largest spider by mass, weighing around 6.2 ounces (or 175 grams). It is a type of tarantula. The spider can bite and sometimes deliver a venom comparable to that of a wasp sting.

2024年7月25日 · The absolute largest spider in history is the Goliath bird eater (Theraphosa blondi), which is the largest spider alive today by length and weight. It weighs around 6.2 ounces and can reach body lengths of up to an incredible 5.1 inches – easily making it one of the most fearsome and intimidating spiders in the world.

The largest species of spider by body length and mass is the goliath bird-eating spider Theraphosa blondi, native to coastal rainforests in northern South America, including Surinam, Guyana, French Guyana, southern Venezuela and northern Brazil.

2025年1月14日 · The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, 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.

2013年10月31日 · This South American tarantula holds the record for world’s largest spider. Other spiders might have longer legs, but T. blondi‘s large body means its overall weight can reach 6 ounces (170 grams).

2016年10月18日 · 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 weight...

2024年6月21日 · The goliath bird-eating spider is the largest spider in the world by mass and has an 11-inch leg span. Scientists discovered the first one in 1804. This brown-to-light-brown arthropod lives in Suriname , Guyana , French Guiana , Venezuela , and Brazil .

Meet the ten largest spiders in the world - you wouldn't want to see these scuttling across your carpet! From as tiny as a pea, to as large as a dinner plate, spiders vary hugely in size. They …

2024年12月29日 · Ever wondered what the biggest spider in the world is? This guide shares the top 11 along with where they live and whether or not they're dangerous to humans.