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  1. 10 Biggest Spiders in the World - ThoughtCo

    May 29, 2024 · 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 …

  2. 13 Biggest Spiders in the World (Ranked by Size & Leg Span)

    Apr 24, 2025 · The biggest spiders in the world include the Goliath Birdeater, Giant Huntsman Spider, and the Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater. These spiders are ranked by their leg span and body mass, …

  3. Goliath birdeater - Wikipedia

    The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is a very large spider that belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae. Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g …

  4. The Biggest Spider in the World (by Weight and by Leg Span)

    Jan 14, 2025 · 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 …

  5. 10 Largest Spiders Ever Recorded - sciencenewstoday.org

    Oct 7, 2025 · With a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) and a weight that can exceed 175 grams, it holds the record as the largest spider in the world by mass and body size. Despite its …

  6. Largest spider - Guinness World Records

    The world's largest known spider by mass is the goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi). The species can be found in the rainforests of northern South America and weighs up to 175 g (6.2 oz).

  7. The 10 Biggest Spiders in the World – Are Any Dangerous?

    Mar 17, 2025 · What are the 10 biggest spiders on Earth? We've done the research! Jump in to read about which are the ultimate biggest spiders!