The giant huntsman spider (Heteropoda maxima) is a species of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae found in Laos. [3] It is considered the world's largest spider by leg span, [3] which can reach up to 30 cm (1 ft). [4]

May 22, 2024 · Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate.

Dec 31, 2024 · giant huntsman spider, (Heteropoda maxima), massive cave-dwelling spider, sporting the largest leg span of any known spider. The giant huntsman spider was first formally discovered in a cave in Laos by German arachnologist Peter Jäger in 2001. It is not considered dangerous to humans.

Jun 2, 2024 · The huntsman spider is one of the biggest spider species on this planet. The spider’s body is about 2cm in lenth (or just less than an inch), but the spider’s legs can stretch as long as 15 cm (~6 inches).

The giant huntsman spider is a species of huntsman spider found in a single cave complex in Laos, Asia. This particular huntsman spider was only discovered in 2001, but already holds the title for the biggest leg span of any spider in the world.

Dec 4, 2023 · The Giant Huntsman spider has a big claim to fame: it has the longest legs among all spiders! Found in the Laos region, this spider is also super speedy. It chases its prey really fast!

Huntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae (formerly Heteropodidae), catch their prey by hunting rather than in webs. [3] They are also called giant crab spiders because of their size and appearance.

Dec 30, 2022 · The Giant huntsman spider is the largest member of this family. These spiders are known for their large leg span and are often called "huntsman" because of their fast movement and...

Jan 12, 2025 · The giant huntsman spider (Heteropoda maxima) is the largest member of the family and native to Southeast Asia. This is the huntsman spider species that can have legs up to 12 inches (30.5 cm). Another large species is the giant crab spider, also known as the brown huntsman spider, which can have legs up to 10 inches (25.4 centimeters).

Feb 2, 2018 · Although the Goliath birdeater is the biggest spider in the world by mass, Giant Huntsman is the largest spider in the world by diameter. The Giant huntsman is also considered the largest spider in the world by leg-span since its leg can reach up to one foot in length.