10. Cardinal Spider
The tenth position of the largest spider is taken by Cardinal Spider. The length of this spider comes in the measurement of 140 mm or 5.5 inches. Even though the spider is large, it is so slim and skinny. This spider can be found living in Europe.
9. Hysterocrates spellenbergi
Hysterocrates spellenbergi is ranked as the ninth largest spider. The scientists included this spider in the classification system in 1906. The length of this largest spider is measuring 178 mm or 7 inches.
8. Hercules baboon
The eighth place of the largest spider is filled by Hercules baboon. The length of this spider is counted at 203 mm or 8 inches. This spider is included in the family of old African tarantula. The scientists called it as Eumenophorinae.
7. Colombian lesser black
The seventh position of the largest spider is grabbed by Colombian Lesser black. The scientists used to call this animal with the name of Xenesthis immanis. It lives in Columbia.
6. Xenesthis monstrosa
The sixth position of the largest spider is fetched by Xenesthis monstrosa. The length of the legs is calculated in the measurement of 230 mm or 9.1 inches. You can also see this animal living in Columbia as its favorite habitat.
5. Brazilian Giant Tawny
Brazilian Giant Tawny is located on the fifth position of the largest spider. The other name of this spider is Grammostola mollicoma. Just like its name, the spider is native to Brazil. The length of the legs is 260 mm or 10.2 inches. This spider is sold widely in the market. If you are interested, you can get it by paying $75.
4. Brazilian Salmon pink
Brazilian Salmon pink can be found living in Brazil. This country has diverse collection of animals. You should never wonder if this animal can be found in Amazon forest. The length of the adult spider can be at 10.6 inches or 25 cm.
3. Goliath tarantula
The third place of the largest spider is set for Goliath tarantula. This spider is big and strong. The fangs can destroy the skin of a bird. The main prey of this animal is bird. It seems that this spider does not have difficulty to crack the prey for it is equipped with tough fangs.
2. Wolf spider
The second position of the largest spider is filled by wolf Spider. The scientists usually call it as Cupiennius. The weight of this animal can reach 6 ounces. The length can be in the level of 30 cm.
1. Giant huntsman Spider
The top position of the largest spider is attached for Heteropoda Maxima. The people love to call it as Giant huntsman Spider. This animal can reach the diameter of 4.6 cm. The length is counted at 30 cm. If this animal stands, it is measuring 12 inches.
