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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Jan 12, 2025 · The huntsman spider is one of the fastest and most agile arachnids on the planet. The species is often confused with tarantulas because of the hairy bodies, but their distinguishing trait is …

Huntsman spiders are also sometimes called crab spiders due to their crab-like legs, which allow them to move sideways, run quickly and even jump. The largest species of them all is the giant huntsman …

Dec 4, 2025 · The largest huntsman spider ever recorded, based on leg span, is the Giant Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda maxima), discovered in a cave in Laos in 2001; one specimen boasted a leg …

Oct 21, 2025 · The giant hunter spider belongs to the Sparassidae family. The Giant Huntsman is regarded as the largest spider in the world with its legs stretched. This incredible size was confirmed …

Giant Huntsman (Heteropoda maxima) 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 …