The largest spider in the world is the Goliath birdeater, which can reach up to 11 inches in length and weigh 6 ounces. But it's not that dangerous.

What, in fact, is the biggest spider in the world? While none are quite as enormous as those fictional beasts, the real world contains giant spiders galore.

While these large spiders may also have decreased in size over time, they still remain enormous and are widely feared. So, what are the world's biggest spiders? And, is the fear justified?

At over a foot long, the world's biggest spider is quite a sight. Adventurers and arachnaphobes alike might be wondering, where are these giants?

The exhibit features two of the world's largest spiders, the goliath birdeater and the Brazilian wandering spider. If you want to see these and other eight-legged giants in the wild, here are a ...

The Goliath birdeater from South America earns the title of the world's biggest spider. The spider typically weighs around 6 ounces and measures 11 inches long.

World's Weirdest: World's Biggest Spider With a leg span nearly a foot wide, the goliath bird-eater is the world's biggest spider. And it has a special defense mechanism to keep predators from ...

What, in fact, is the biggest spider in the world? While none are quite as enormous as those fictional beasts, the real world contains giant spiders galore.