On 'World Save a Spider Day': Top 10 largest spiders in the world - the biggest is in Laos!

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If you feel something crawling up your legs while reading this, chances are, it is not a spider.

To celebrate “World Save a Spider Day” on March 14, here are the top ten largest spiders from Laos and around the world listed by BBC Science Focus.The largest spider lives in Laos! The giant huntsman spider has a leg span of up to 30 centimeters. The spider was first described in 2001 by Peter Jäger after being discovered in a cave in Laos.This spider does not hunt or feed on birds, despite its name, but its legs can grow up to 28 centimeters in length.

With a leg span of up to 20 centimeters, these hairy tarantula spiders are commonly found in tropical regions and may terrify any nearby predators or humans. The spiders themselves do not hunt with a web, but instead, use it as a building material. They produce strong venom to slay reptile animals.The redleg spider has a dark black spot on its dorsal section and a pale orange color. As spiders mature, they tend to develop more furry hair around their legs and bodies.

 

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