The 10 largest spiders in the world seem straight out of science fiction, with legs from 5.5 inches to over a FOOT wide.

They come in all shapes and sizes, but these are the biggest spiders in the world. The six-spotted fishing ... There are many different species of wolf spider, making up the family Lycosidae.

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...