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2006-11-30 14:01:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Goliath Birdeater, (Theraphosa leblondi) is the largest spider in the world with a leg span of up to 12 inches.
2006-11-30 14:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Goliath spider, a species of tarantula found in South America is the size of a dinner plate. Unlike other spiders, this one will actually hiss at you. Yes, it can make sounds(!) It feeds on birds, cheeseburgers and pizza. It is highly aggressive and will bite without conscience or mercy. Also, it can attack from a distance by flicking special hairs from its body at anything it considers a threat (that means you). These hairs are extremely irritating to the skin, and were they to get in your eyes, nose or mouth, it would hurt. A lot. For years, I’ve felt the rainforest wasn’t being destroyed quickly enough.
2006-11-30 22:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by donttalkjustplay05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Florida, it is downright SHOCKING how big some spiders can be, and yes, "banana spiders" are HUGE, I have seen more than one that was almost as big as my fist, I am not kidding.
Sorry I didn't answer your question with specific sizes. Nevermind measuring them - I don't even want to be in the same zip code when one shows up.
2006-11-30 22:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day REM,
Thank you for your question.
The Goliath birdeater is the world's biggest spider. They have up to a 30cm (12 inch) leg span and can weigh over 120 grams or 0.25 pounds.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
2006-11-30 22:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that a Banana Spider are very big..
But, I don't like spiders...
2006-11-30 22:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by myst_v_the_fog_buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tarantulas, hairy-big spiders.
2006-12-03 02:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
various tarantula varieties, look it up for yourself.
2006-11-30 22:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but they are all too big for me
2006-11-30 23:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by Pandora 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Extinct.....I really, really, really hope!
2006-12-01 21:19:19 · answer #9 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋