Scariest Spiders

Spiders are some of the most feared animals on the planet, narrowly beating out snakes. This may be due to their scuttling movement and their hairy legs. However, spiders rarely bite, and very few are dangerous. Though some are pretty deadly and best avoided if encountered.

Common Spiders: Golden Silk Orb-weaver Spider, Zebra Spider 

Big Spiders: Goliath Birdeater Tarantula, Hispaniolan Giant Tarantula 

Deadly Spiders: Black Widow Spider, Sydney Funnel-web Spider 

Most Venomous

Wandering Spiders

• Tarantula Wolf Spider (Lycosa tarantula)
• Sierra Cacachilas Wandering Spider (Califorctenus Cacachilensis)

Mouse Spiders

• Red-headed Mouse Spider (Missulena occitoria)

Sicariidae

• Six-eyed Sand Spider (Sicarius hahni)

Funnel-web Spiders

• Sydney Funnel-web Spider (Atrax robustus)

Comb-footed Spiders

• Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus mactans)

Less Venomous

Tarantulas

• Goliath Birdeater Tarantula (Theraphosa blondi)
• Hispaniolan Giant Tarantula (Phormictopus Cancerides)
• Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula (Lasiodora Parahybana)

 Jumping Spiders

• Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus)

Huntsman Spiders

• Giant Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda maxima)

Wolf Spiders

• Tarantula Wolf Spider (Lycosa tarantula)
• Kauaʻi Cave Wolf Spider (Adelocosa anops)

Orb-weaver Spiders

• Golden Silk Orb-weaver Spider (Nephila clavipes)

Crab Spiders

• Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena vatia)

Fishing Spiders

• Six-spotted Fishing Spider (Dolomedes triton)

Spitting Spiders

• Chilean Tiger Spider (Scytodes globula)