By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 25, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Meet the world’s biggest spiders

Discover the world’s largest spiders and their incredible sizes.

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According to BBC, the Goliath birdeater is the largest spider in the world. It can weigh 175g and has a leg span of up to 30cm.

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Known for its huge leg span of 30cm, the Giant huntsman spider (Heteropoda maxima) is one of the biggest spiders ever recorded.

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Females of the Brazilian salmon pink birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana) can weigh over 100g, with legs stretching up to 28cm.

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With a leg span of around 23cm, the Brazilian giant tawny red tarantula (Grammostola anthracina) is very calm.

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Famous for its golden markings, the Chaco golden-knee tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) can grow legs up to 20.3cm long.

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The King baboon spider (Pelinobius muticus) has a leg span of up to 20cm and a tough, hairy body.

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Spiders come in all sizes, but these giants are truly fascinating.

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