Peru is without a doubt one of the most beautiful countries in South America. However, be wary as it has some of the most deadliest spiders. The bites of these spider species will not only result in serious medical issues, but also amputation and even death when medical attention is not given right away. More about spider species you can find in Peru is discussed below.
Spiders in Peru Identification Chart
Common Spiders in Peru
Biggest Spiders in Peru
Pantropical Huntsman Spider (Heteropoda venatoria) | — | — |
Most Venomous Spiders
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
- South American Black Widow spiders – Latrodectus curacaviensis
Sicariidae Spiders
Less Venomous Spiders
Orb Weavers (Araneidae)
Jumping Spiders
- Adanson’s House Jumper – Hasarius adansoni
- Pantropical Jumping Spider – Plexippus paykulli
Cobweb Spiders/Tangle Web Spiders (Theridiidae)
Spitting Spiders – Scytodidae
- Chilean Tiger Spider – Scytodes globula
Tarantulas
Lynx Spiders
Woodlouse Hunter (Dysderidae)