What are the names of dangerous spiders. The most dangerous spiders in the world

Nature has created a variety and amazing forms. Some representatives of the animal world are attractive, and their appearance is credible, and some are frightening and repulsive.

Spiders clearly belong to the second category, and the meeting with them in the majority causes panic. But the appearance is deceptive, and out of the 42,000 species of spiders that live on the planet, most are harmless and do not pose a threat to human life and health.

Here from the whole variety of arachnids class we will consider the 10 most large spiders   in the world.

In translation from the Greek language the name of this spider is "loving to weave". It is not only one of the largest species of spiders, but also weaving the largest web.

Relatively small body, from 1 to 4 centimeters has legs that reach in some species 12 centimeters in length. The web of the nefil is so strong that the fishermen of Southeast Asia and Oceania use it as a fishing net.

  On the photo: spider Nephil

Spider venom is toxic, but not fatal to humans. The bite causes painful sensations, redness at the site of the bite, sometimes with a rash of blisters.

Already by name you can guess that this is one of the types of house spiders. Because of its impressive size, it is often called a giant spider.

  On the photo: Teneraria wall

The swing of the legs of the adult tegenarium reaches 13 centimeters, but from the bizarre curvature the spider seems even more.

In a dispute over the prey, this kind of bunch can kill its relatives, and its habitat was chosen by the abandoned buildings and caves of the African continent and some regions of Asia.

The Guinness Book of Records informs us that this is one of the. But apart from this, the Brazilian wandering spider has quite large dimensions.

The body of the pack reaches 5-7 centimeters, and the range of the feet is 17 centimeters. The diet is very varied. He eats other spiders, birds, small lizards, insects and even bananas. Therefore, they can often be found in boxes where these southern fruits are packed.

Possessing an awesome size and a dangerous poison, this species of spiders will never attack a person first. Therefore, when meeting, it is better to bypass it.

The inhabitant of the desert expanses of Jordan and Israel was discovered by zoologists relatively recently, until 2003, the world did not know about its existence.

A spider with a color adapted for life among the sands has a paw size of 14 centimeters. But some experts say that the length of the paws can reach 20 centimeters.

The habitat also determined the way of life of the majestic inhabitant of Arabia. During the day, the spider hides from the scorching rays of the sun, and at night goes out hunting.

His name was given to a large representative of arachnids because of the similarity of his long paws with the fingers of a baboon. And the spider's paws are really impressive, growing to 30 centimeters, with a body size of 5-6 centimeters.

  In the photo: a small specimen of the Tanzanian thick-legged spider-baboon

Because of the habitat of this unusual spider is also called the African tarantula. On the grayish body, you can see the black dots and stripes that form the original pattern.

Like most of the family of arthropods, spiders-baboons are characterized by cannibalism. When bitten, it releases a poison that, if ingested into a person's blood, can lead to partial paralysis.

Colombian violet tarantula spider

The spider, whose body size reaches 8-10 centimeters, lives in the humid tropical forests of Latin America. He refers to a group of rare spiders.

Because of the original color and peculiar wooliness, they are often kept at home as a pet, but its habits are quite aggressive, and one must be cautious, since contact with hairs can cause an allegorical reaction.

It feeds on mice, frogs, insects, hunting their victims from cover.

Phalanx

The habitat of this an amazing spider   It stretches from the Iberian Peninsula to the Gobi Desert. It is correct to call these arachnids, which number about 1 thousand species, salpuga, which literally translates as "fleeing from the sun."

The dimensions of the phalanges, reaching a length of 5-8 centimeters, made them a number of the largest arachnids of our planet. Large individuals are able to bite the skin of a person, and chelicera, not possessing a poison, can bite blood when bitten.

Another representative of a large family of tarantulas, and one of the few that people are bred as pets.

They have a truly gigantic size of a hairy abdomen, growing to 10 centimeters and a paw scale up to 30 centimeters. This tarantula also has an original color, black in the center gradually turns into gray color on the ends of the paws.

The spider is protected by burning hairs, so you need to be careful to avoid allergic reactions.

The swing of the paws at 25 centimeters allows the crab spider to easily climb the trees and crawl into the most secluded cracks. The paws of the spider-hunter are curved, so he received such an unusual name.

The habitat of this giant among the arachnids of Australia, where he likes to hide under rocks or bark of mighty trees. Due to the peculiar structure of the legs, he can move not only forward, but also quite quickly - to the side.

An interesting fact of the habits of the crab spider is that the female selflessly, in combat, protects the clutch and offspring.

The impressive size of the spider determined his formidable and powerful name. The Goliath aviary is by far the largest spider in the world.

Thirty-centimeter feet, a massive hairy body will impress even the most brave daredevils.

The habitat is the most big spider   in the world has chosen green thickets of tropical forests of the South American continent. Lurking from the ambush on their prey, the spider deeply pierces its sharp fangs into it.

In the diet of the spider include insects, amphibians, certain species of snakes, but the birds he does not eat, although it is of such a specific name.

Below you can watch an amazing video with this beautiful and huge spider.

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Conclusion

  On the photo: The biggest spider in the world caught prey

Briefly describing the 10 largest spiders in the world, we also learned what the largest representative of the huge family of arachnids looks like. Agree, the appearance of some of them really causes fear, and among your friends and acquaintances for sure there are people suffering from arachnophobia.

Spiders in the world are quite common, and they can be found in all corners of our amazing planet. Some of them are mortal danger, and some have become pets.

Spiders. For many, this word alone is enough to shudder from disgust or to feel a panic attack. Although most of the representatives of this detachment are completely harmless. Their poison will not give a person any more trouble than a mosquito bite. However, the most dangerous spiders   in the world cause significant trouble to others up to a lethal outcome.

1. Soldier-killer (brazilian banana spider)

Since 2010, the recognized leader is the Brazilian banana spider. He is also called a traveler, soldier or runner. He never stops for a long time in one place, does not weave cobwebs. The killer with shaggy paws can reach 15 cm. Most often has a sand color, which allows him to perfectly mask on the ground. Only the region of fangs-chelicera is bright red. Males differ in smaller sizes and more pronounced color. They express their readiness for mating with an original dance.

Travel spiders do not have a permanent habitat. They move through the tropical jungles of Central and South America. Often they are found in bananas, for which he received one of his nicknames. Traveling, the spider-soldier creeps into houses, where he hides in secluded corners: cabinets, closets. They also climb up under the things thrown on the floor, in shoes or. Therefore, most bites happen due to inattention, carelessness of a person.

The poison of the banana spider contains a powerful neurotoxin. It causes severe pain and inflammation, paralysis. If you do not help in time, death from suffocation is possible. In some sources, it is noted that in 85% of cases when poison enters the circulatory system leads to heart failure. Scientists have found application of spider poison - from it they create a medicine against male impotence.

2. Of the kind of black widows

(North American black widow, steppe widow, brown widow)

The genus of black widows includes 31 species. They all are united by an unhealthy passion for their second half. After mating, females kill males. The individuals are rather small, do not exceed 1.5-2 cm. The predominant color of the genus is black.

One of the most dangerous in the world is the North American species. Its distinctive sign is a mark reminiscent of a red hourglass. Newborn spiders adopt the habits of the mother. Being in a cocoon, they eat each other and 1-2 strongest ones are ripped to the will. Before the antidote appeared, about 5% of the bitten black widow died.

In the southern latitudes of Europe, including Russia, in northern Africa, in Central Asia, there is a karakurt or steppe widow. Its incommensurably large abdomen is decorated with red spots with white edging. For a person, only the females are dangerous. They are 3-4 times larger than males. Their toxins are 15 times more dangerous than the poison of the rattlesnake. The bite is accompanied by a burning pain that spreads throughout the body for half an hour. If you do not provide assistance in time, death can occur within 3 days.

In Africa, America and other parts of the world, another representative of the family lives. She is called a brown widow. The traditional black color is replaced by a lighter gray-brown color. The poison of this has a neurotoxic effect. But due to the smaller size, brown widows can not inject it in large quantities. Because they belong to less dangerous species.

3. Australian aggressor (funneled Sydney spider)

Most members of the class prefer to avoid close contact with a person. They attack only in the event of an immediate threat to their lives. Only the Sydney leucopause (sparrow) spider is known for its aggressive temper. The average size of individuals is 4-5 cm. Males are smaller, but more toxic. It also highlights them among other species. A glossy, perfectly-black flap complements the gloomy image.

Females of sidney spiders prefer to live in underground burrows. They adorn their entrance with an unusual cone-shaped cobweb. Males in a warm period "travel" in search of a pair. They are the ones that most often encounter people. It is noteworthy that once in the water (pond, pool), these spiders are dangerous for a person for another day.

Before the attack, the Sydney leukopaurus spider demonstrates its impressive fangs-chelicera, lifting up the front paws. Attacks with lightning speed, can bite several times to a row. It easily bites through not only the skin, but also the stiffness. If the child is not rendered timely assistance, a fatal outcome from suffocation is possible. At adults causes a nervous paralysis of extremities, otdyshku. With several bites, in critical situations the victim falls into a coma.

4. Mouse spiders (Missulena)

Great harm to a person can cause a bite of a representative of the genus Missulena - a spider-mouse. Initially it was believed that they were able to dig deep holes. Later this was refuted, but the name remained. In Australia, found 10 species of this genus and one in Chile. The size of individuals varies within 1-3 cm. The covers of females are black, the color of males is different.

The action of the poison causes a general malaise, muscle spasms. Can lead to death, especially when bitten by a child or an elderly person. The low rating in the top of the most dangerous spiders in the world is due to the fact that in most cases the bite is not accompanied by the injection of poison. Also representatives of this kind prefer to stay away from human dwellings.

5. The secret six-eyed (six-eyed sand spider)

In the central regions of South America and the deserts of Africa there is a small (body - up to 1.5 cm, paws - about 5 cm) killer - six-eyed sand spider. Outwardly it resembles a crab, coloration - yellow or brown in different shades, allowing to merge with the surrounding soil. Because it is also called a sand or spider-crab. Its characteristic feature is the presence of three pairs of eyes instead of the traditional four. He can live up to 15 years, in other species this value does not exceed 3.

Six-eyed spiders almost never weave cobwebs. Exceptions are cocoon sacs into which the female lays eggs. These spiders hunt, waiting for prey in ambush. They are generally secretive and prefer to avoid people. Because although they are very poisonous, only 2 of their victims are recorded. Spray-injected lethal substance destroys the blood vessels, and the person slowly dies from internal bleeding. Antidotes, unfortunately, not yet.

6. Caution necrosis

(brown hermit spider and yellow spider Sak)

Residents of the north of Mexico, the south-west and southeast of the US side with a brown hermit spider. Specific dark pattern on its back causes its second name - the violin. In length (with paws) it reaches 2 cm. In addition to giving the name, the color can be yellow-brown or gray.

Most spiders are nocturnal. Males easily escape from the retinue of cobwebs, females do it reluctantly. During the day they hide in secluded corners. In search of a dry, dark place crawl into pile-pans or houses: in pantries, shoes, under skirting boards. Sometimes they are found in bed. It is through carelessness that most bites occur that are felt like a needle stick. Spider venom causes necrosis of tissues (the diameter of the wound can reach 25 cm), nausea, fever, weakness.

Such an effect on the human body is provided by yellow spiders Sak. They are distributed throughout the Old World. They are painted in golden tones, individuals of both sexes grow no more than 5-10 mm. Some spiders like the smell of gasoline, and they prefer to settle in cars. Their nests have a specific cylindrical shape.

7. Large but not dangerous

(tarantula king-baboon and mizgir)

The film industry inspired a lot of fear for representatives of the genus of tarantulas. They are relatively large in size. The body is covered with hairs, the color depends on the species of the spider. They are distributed practically throughout the world, they live mainly in deserts and steppes. However, the most dangerous they can be attributed only with great stretch. The bite is painful enough, but does not require medical intervention. Often accompanied by local edema, which takes place within 2-3 days.

One of the most aggressive is the tarantula king-baboon. Its habitat is Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. In the span of the paws, adult individuals can reach 20-23 cm. It has a uniform bright rusty-brown color. When the threat is felt, the spider pulls back and rubs his paws. In this case, a characteristic sound is heard warning about the attack.

On the territory of Russia lives its tarantula - South Russian or Mizgir. The length of the body (without paws) is 2.5-5 cm. The color is often gray with patches of black. Lives in independently dug burrows up to 40 cm deep. Some sources indicate his ability to jump to a height of 10-15 cm.

Now you know a lot about the most dangerous spiders in the world! Good luck!

The top 10 most dangerous, large and poisonous spiders in the world is a list of arthropods that have a powerful poison capable of killing a person on the spot, or are distinguished by irritable behavior, ready to bite everyone who encroached on their territory, or simply surprise with their huge size, from which is shaking. From the very dawn of civilization, a man was afraid of a spider, like an insidious, fast and noiseless enemy, with unpredictability arising as if from nowhere.

Indeed, if you could still fight with predators such as a lion, a crocodile and a wolf, if they were large, the tiny spider, in which the strongest poison was hidden, was the greatest enemy of the first people. The huge variety also played into the hands of arthropods, so it took hundreds of years and thousands of deaths so that man learned to distinguish harmless species from those that are deadly.

It is not surprising that many people suffer from such a form of panic fear as arachnophobia - this uncontrolled surge of anxiety at the sight of even the slightest of arthropods is caused by the reasons described in the previous paragraphs. This article will help to understand what kinds of dangerous monsters with eight paws exist and how to prevent them from meeting them as much as possible or to minimize the danger of such a meeting to a minimum.

10th place - Nephil-Gold Strike

This predatory spider has a rich history that begins about 200 million years ago, when dinosaurs still wandered around the planet, and ferns grew rapidly in the place of today's world capitals, or sea waves splashed. Fossil relatives of the nephil had a similar name, only with the prefix of Jurassic, because they lived just in the Jurassic period, a kind of "golden age" for all representatives of arthropods, which at that time were huge, some of them could afford to eat a small dinosaur !!

In our time, the nephil-gold coin does not reach the larger body size anymore, a maximum of 5 cm, and if you take into account the straightened paws, then everything is 14 cm. The head and abdomen of this spider are whitish, and the body is greenish, sometimes with red divorces. "Male" representatives of nephil have much more modest size than females, maximum with legs - 10 mm, which is not so surprising for spiders, in which females make the "lion's" share of all the responsibilities for reproduction and rearing of offspring. Goldsmith named in honor of the fact that this representative of arthropods can weave huge networks that shine in the sun, like gold.

The habitat of the Nephil is huge, it lives practically everywhere, where there is a lot of sun and heat. Her favorite occupation is the weaving of golden silk between the branches of trees, and the strength of such a web is so great that even a small bird can get bogged down in it. The man has found application of the amazing ability of this spider, and uses this web as a material for creating such things as scarfs, fishing accessories, and New Caledonia residents are even lacerated by the non-philosophers, honoring her for exquisite delicacy. Zolotopryad not poisonous, but its bites are extremely toxic, cause itching and reddening of the skin for a long time.

9th place - Brazilian wanderer spider

This representative of the arthropods of its habitat chose such a hot and humid continent as South America. Its characteristic features include the fact that he does not have a sedentary lifestyle, he spends most of his time in constant wanderings and never weaves a web, preferring to hunt "by hand". Its dimensions, taking into account the paws, reach 20 cm, this is despite the fact that one belly - 8 cm.

To date, two varieties of this huge spider are known, they differ in that one of them prefers to get food by jumping on it and sucking at the flesh with sharp mandibles, while the other simply runs, exhausting the future dinner, and then devouring the exhausted creature. Omnivorous, likes to eat like other insects, and small reptiles or birds, adores bananas. The last point is especially important, as it can often be found in boxes from under these fruits, where the wanderer-spider gets by accident, traveling occasionally thousands of kilometers from his home on planes. That's really a verbal name.

The toxins that are contained in the venom of this arachnid are harmful and can cause a bitten person a fever, a critical increase in blood pressure and convulsions. If the victim is not urgently given an antidote, then a fatal outcome is possible. However, the character of the Brazilian wanderer spider is quite calm, a person prefers to ignore, attacks solely for the purpose of self-defense.

8th place - Spider baboon

The name of this arachnid is given on the basis of the similarity with the fingers of an aggressive monkey, like a baboon. Belongs to the number of the most dangerous arthropods that live in South America, primarily because of the high toxicity of its poison. While his body reaches barely half a centimeter, its entire size along with the swing of the paws is 32 cm. Its color varies from living conditions, there are spider-baboons and yellow, and black, and gray hue. It is possible to distinguish it from the variegated points on the chitinous shell and belly. The whole body and limbs of this predator are covered with thick and stiff hairs.

This species is characterized by such a terrible predilection as cannibalism, that is, the relatives are not averse to eating not only representatives of other species, such as crickets, butterflies or ants, but also each other. Do not be afraid to attack and the booty is larger than himself, like medium-sized lizards or amphibians.

It differs by aggressive, uncontrolled behavior. When attacking, threateningly hisses like a snake, and then bites. The toxin released by this spider is extremely harmful to the human body. The place of the bite instantly reddens, swells, painfully pulsates. After 2-3 hours, vomiting, dizziness, partial paralysis of the body begins. Cases with a fatal outcome are frequent.

7th place - Sydney Spider Funnel Web

The small size of this arachnid does not prevent it from being one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. This is due to the fact that the habitat Sydney spider has chosen, paradoxically, the densely populated city of Sydney, that in Australia. And this is at a time when most representatives of the animal world are trying to avoid human society.

The spider's behavior is often aggressive, attacks unexpectedly and without hesitation. He sometimes bites several times, so that the victim died for certain. Fangs are sharp, so it causes a very painful sensation. Most often it can be found near swimming pools, and if a person does not exercise due care, then the attempt to get rid of such a "guest" ends with bites. Fortunately, at the end of the twentieth century, an antidote was invented from the venom of the Funnel of the Web, and since 1981, cases with a fatal outcome have not been recorded.

6th place - Colombian violet tarantula

In some ways, this spider is beautiful, unless of course you are arachnophobic, and are not afraid of giant spiders, whose size, along with the reach of the feet, reaches about 40 cm. The residence of this arachnid is the countries of South America, in particular the humid jungles of Colombia and Ecuador. This species of tarantulas in a wild form on the verge of complete extinction, and those representatives that are bred in captivity are no longer distinguished by such grandiose sizes.

A distinctive feature of the Colombian tarantula is the purple hue on the limbs, while the whole body is covered with velvety pile. In food, he uses amphibians, small rodents and smaller and weaker insects. For a person, there is no danger.

5th place - Six-eyed sandy spider

Deadly for a human representative of arthropods, from which it is better to stay away. Fortunately, that his place of residence, he chose deserted desert areas in South Africa, where almost no foot of man. Entomologists note that it is characteristic for a sand spider to burrow into the sand, waiting for its prey. Sitting in such an improvised ambush six-eyed spider rarely remains hungry.

Has a poison destructive for human blood vessels. Toxins that are contained in it, destroy the walls of the vessels, which causes internal hemorrhage. The antidote for the moment is not invented. However, as well as evidence of the attack of this spider on a man, which can not but rejoice.

4 place - Spider-phalanx

In the people of this the arachnid is called a camel's spider or solipuga. In fact, he does not refer to arthropods, but a great similarity made scientists attribute it to this class. His head has several humps, which is why it is similar to a camel. The habitat is large, in fact there is salt everywhere, except for such severe climatic zones as Antarctica are for survival.

The phalanx feeds on mice, small reptiles and birds. During the victim's pursuit, she achieves a crazy speed for the spider, about 15 km per hour. The behavior of the camel's spider is aggressive, without delay it attacks man. Special toxins or poison does not bite his bite, but can infect blood bitten by cadaveric poison, which accumulates in the throats after previous meals of saltwort. He bites painfully, sometimes several times.

It is not uncommon for a phalanx to attack travelers who spent the night in a tent. In order to prevent the appearance of such an unpleasant guest, it is better to examine the place of lodging for the purpose of examining holes in tarpaulins or loosely covered slits. If the creature is found, then it's not enough to kick it out, it's better to kill it right away. In the case of a bite, the wound should be rinsed with plenty of antiseptic, you can even use vodka or alcohol. In case of suppuration of the wound, antibiotics should be urgently started.

3 place - Chilean hermit spider

Habitat - South America, in particular - Chile. Although it can often be found in Finland or North America, where it gets caught by entomologists who did not follow the arachnids, and he escaped, or with lots of fruits that are imported from South America. The color of his body is golden brown, has a small body and long, movable limbs. Very quick and fast.

Part of the poison is one of the most deadly species. Aggressive behavior is not different, people rarely attack. Although this spider can not be denied curiosity, he is not averse to making his way to the houses of people or their clothes. If the owner of the dwelling unintentionally puts on such a thing, in which the hermit spider has hidden, then it can feel an unexpected and painful bite. The toxins of its poison cause kidney failure. Timely not introduced into the victim's body antidote can lead to an early and lethal outcome.

2 place - Giant crab spider

Lives exclusively in Australia. She prefers to settle under the bark of large trees, under boulders or in shady corners under the slopes of the roofs. The size of the arachnid, together with the swing of the limbs, reaches about 35-40 cm. His whole body is covered with fine, stiff hair. The hind limb pairs are much shorter than the forelegs. This is exactly what he reminds entomologists of crab, in addition, he can move both directly and in the side, which also makes him related to these inhabitants of the ocean. Its color is diverse, and depends on the living conditions, but most often it is completely gray or black.

Prefer to eat more small arthropods or insects, small amphibians and reptiles. His temper is calm, a man prefers to avoid, although he can attack if forced to do so. The toxins in its poison are practically harmless to humans. The maximum that they can cause is a short swelling and itching. If a person bites several such spiders at once, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting may appear.

1 st place - Black Widow

One of the most famous arachnids on the planet. In the people it is also called a "buttoned" spider. Habitat - North America. The female of the black widow lives about 5 years, the name of the species is determined by the fact that after mating females eat male representatives. A black widow dwells in deserted, abandoned places, such as ravines, crevices of rocks, abandoned wooden buildings. You can find it by the characteristic pattern in the form of an inverted hourglass of red color on the abdomen. The size of this arthropod is not great, the maximum length of the body is 1 cm, the leg span is 7 cm. They feed on small insects, which are caught in their web.

Particular attention should be paid to the poison of this spider, which is more than 10 times stronger than that of the rattlesnake. In the case of a bite a person is saved only by the fact that a black widow at a time can not allocate a lethal dose of a neurotoxin. Behavior in arachnid is aggressive, after a bite, painful sensations immediately begin to develop, which outgrow uncontrolled cramps all over the body. Almost instantly, a fever begins, profuse salivation. This condition can last from 4 hours to 3 days, depending on the amount of poison and complexion of the bitten. The button spider is especially dangerous for minors, elderly people and those who are weakened by the disease.

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