Does one of us own the biggest spider on earth?

[Moakmeister]

Given that the three biggest species are in the hobby, I started thinking today. Does one of us have THE actual biggest spider currently living in the world just sitting in the back room? Holy cow.

 

[MetalMan2004]

Biggest discovered species . It would make sense though that a healthy captive bred and kept specimen of the largest species in the world might just get to be the largest single spider in the world!

 

[Anoplogaster]

Are any of us worthy of being in its presence?

 

[Anoplogaster]

Actually, this might be a good opportunity for Theraphosa sp. owners to start posting pictures next to rulers.

Let's see who has it

 

[Venom1080]

My stirmis still a baby. My rufilatas my biggest. Not a record holder. But still cool. Standard 32oz deli.

 

[Leila]

@Venom1080, your rufilata's enclosure is humiliating! I'd rehouse it immediately.

 

[Moakmeister]

@Venom1080, your rufilata's enclosure is humiliating! I'd rehouse it immediately.

You left a dislike rating on his post, i tought you were being serious

 

[Leila]

You left a dislike rating on his post, i tought you were being serious

The dislike is kind of a joke. Lol. He gave me my very first 'dislike' rating, so I owed him one

 

[Chris LXXIX]

The dislike is kind of a joke. Lol. He gave me my very first 'dislike' rating, so I owed him one

If you ask me the most 'evildoer' rating is "Clarification Please"... I think that rating is 'soaked' with a dose of seriousness able to harm my lovely genuine nonsense in the long run. Plus seems so... cold, like receiving the IRS visit in pure morning before even coffee time, eh?

I would take tons of 'disagree' and 'dislike' instead of 'Clarification Please' everyday

 

[0311usmc]

My t.stirmi on her extra large zoo med corner water dish. She is easily 8.5-9", my t.apophysis is easily 7-8". They are by no means 12-13" but they have big fangs pushing

Given that the three biggest species are in the hobby, I started thinking today. Does one of us have THE actual biggest spider currently living in the world just sitting in the back room? Holy cow.

The theraphosas have been the largest tarantulas for many many years now, you just now thought about this?

 

[Eva]

I win!

 

[scott308]

I don't have any huntsman spiders, let alone Heteropoda maxima, but they are pretty cool. Maybe someday. Or were you just referring to tarantulas?

 

[vespers]

I don't have any huntsman spiders, let alone Heteropoda maxima, but they are pretty cool. Maybe someday. Or were you just referring to tarantulas?

Those skinny Huntsman spiders can be considered only by legspan, they will never attain the mass of a Theraphosa. They aren't really a worthy contender for largest spider.
It would still be really cool to keep one though.

 

[Venom1080]

You left a dislike rating on his post, i tought you were being serious

She's just jealous..

@Leila
No worries..
And it was a disagree.

 

[Venom1080]

Maybe not Theraphosas, but can we start posting pics of our largest spiders here?

 

[Moakmeister]

My t.stirmi on her extra large zoo med corner water dish. She is easily 8.5-9", my t.apophysis is easily 7-8". They are by no means 12-13" but they have big fangs pushing

The theraphosas have been the largest tarantulas for many many years now, you just now thought about this?

You didnt put any pictures

 

[Ellenantula]

I keep checking back -- I know not to expect a 12" dinner plate size T -- but c'mon? No 9 or 10 inch tarantulas here? (sad sigh)

 

[carterxwr]

Adult female P. Regalis

• carterxwr
• Aug 16, 2017
• 5

Hoping to find someone in SoCal with a male to breed this young lady soon!

My big girl, 7" P. Regalis

 

[basin79]

I've got a T.blondi so one day who knows.

That typed my Grammostola iheringi might challenge her as she eats as much and is out moulting my T.blondi.

 

[boina]

Ok guys, where are the big spider pics?

I don't have any seriously big spiders, not owning any Theraphosas and my ornatas are still juveniles.

My largest is my L. klugi at about 7.75" - I need to get her to walk over a ruler but she isn't really cooperating