How Big Spiders Can Get
WouterHow big spiders can get? Some of the largest spiders on earth are tarantulas, which are venomous. They can grow up to 12 inches in leg length. They are found in South American rainforests. They can also be found in burrows. These spiders are predators and will bite if they believe you are threatening them. They have venom that can lodge in your skin for days.
The Goliath birdeater is the largest tarantula in the world. It is found in parts of the Amazon rainforest. It eats small birds, insects, and lizards. It can weigh up to 6 ounces. It produces tiny barbed hairs for defense.
A large number of spiders live in the tropics. These species can be found in Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. They are mainly insect eaters.
There are several species of tarantulas that are native to the tropics. These spiders are called hairy mygalomorphs. Some are reddish in color, while others are gray or brown. A few have only two eyes.
The Goliath birdeater preys on frogs and other invertebrates. It has three lines of defense: its claws, its legs, and its venom. The venom sometimes contains a wasp sting. The bite can be fatal to infants.
The Brown Recluse spider is another venomous spider. It produces a hissing noise, and its venom can lodge in your skin for days.
Other species of giant spiders are the Giant Lichen Orb Weaver. These spiders can have webs up to eight feet wide. They are nocturnal. They live in forest trees with lichens.
