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
Funnel-web Spiders
- Sydney Funnel-web Spider (Atrax robustus)
Comb-footed Spiders
Less Venomous
Tarantulas
- Goliath Birdeater Tarantula (Theraphosa blondi)
- Hispaniolan Giant Tarantula (Phormictopus Cancerides)
- Brazilian Salmon Pink Tarantula (Lasiodora Parahybana)
Jumping Spiders
Huntsman Spiders
Wolf Spiders
- Tarantula Wolf Spider (Lycosa tarantula)
- Kauaʻi Cave Wolf Spider (Adelocosa anops)
Orb-weaver Spiders
Crab Spiders
Fishing Spiders
Spitting Spiders
- Chilean Tiger Spider (Scytodes globula)