From as tiny as a pea, to as large as a dinner plate, spiders vary hugely in size. So, here's the list of the biggest spiders in the world
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The Goliath birdeater is recognised as the largest spider by weight and size, native to South America's rainforests, as per the BBC
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The giant huntsman spider, native to Laos, is known as the world's largest spider by leg span, measuring up to a whopping 30 cm toe-to-toe
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The Brazilian salmon pink birdeater, with a leg span of up to 28 cm, is notable for its large size and striking salmon-pink hair
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The Hercules baboon spider, native to Africa, is one of the largest tarantulas, with a leg span estimated around 20.3 cm
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The Colombian giant redleg tarantula features a leg span of up to 20 cm and is known for its velvety black body with reddish hairs
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Discovered in Sri Lanka, the Poecilotheria Rajaei is known for its beautiful, intricate patterns and arboreal lifestyle. Its leg span can reach up to 20 cm
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The Brazilian giant tawny red tarantula, found in Brazil, has a leg span of around 23 cm and is distinguished by its tawny-red coloration
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The Colombian blue bloom tarantula features a leg span of up to 17.8 cm and is known for its striking blue coloration