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, ...

which is a lot for a spider. They are also nearly as "large" ... [+] as a giant huntsman, with a leg span of 11 inches. Despite its intimidating size and fearsome name, the Goliath birdeater doesn ...

Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears among humans, and tarantulas do little to further the popularity of arachnids. To some, though, these eight-legged arthropods are simply fascinating.

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 ...

The Goliath birdeater doesn't just it birds. It also eats small rodents, frogs and insects. Milan Zygmunt / Shutterstock ...