LARGEST Tarantula pic with measurements thread!

[xenesthis]

We have seen for years people talk about large-growing tarantulas with some rumored large leg spans, but few post pics with measurements. So, let's fix this once and for all with this thread. Here are the rules to post:

1) ANY tarantula pic posted must include some measurement reference in the pic (i.e. ruler, measurement board, dollar bill, etc.)
2) Pics posted must include genus and species or morph/form.
3) Ideally, pics need to identify male or female.
4) Listed below are the genera known to have tarantulas obtain 8"+ leg spans. Within this list, some easily get 8", so see the suggested size requirements to post to this thread for that genus:

Theraphosa: anything 10.5" or more.
Lasiodora: anything 9.5" or more.
Poecilotheria: anything 9" or more.
Xenesthis: anything 8.5" or more.
Pamphobeteus: anything 8" or more.
Hysterocrates: anything 8" or more.
Acanthoscurria: anything 8" or more.
Chilobrachys: anything 8" or more.
Grammostola: anything 8" or more.
Lampropelma: anything 8" or more.
Lasiodorides: anything 8" or more.
Megaphobema: anything 8" or more.
Omothymus: anything 8" or more.
Phoneyusa: anything 8" or more.
Phormictopus: anything 8" or more.
Phormingochilus: anything 8" or more.
Selencosmia: anything 8" or more.
Pelinobius muticus "King Baboon": anything 8" or more.
Sericopelma: anything 8" or more.

5) If a genus is not listed above, and you have a tarantula over 8" in leg span, post the pic with its genus and species with appropriate measurement reference in the pic.

6) Leg span is measured using the DLS - diagonal leg span method (left front leg to the right back leg, or the right front leg to the left back leg).

7) We want to keep this thread about the largest tarantulas in the hobby with PROOF by having some sort of universally recognized measurement item in the pic, so don't post anything other that that.

8) Pics can be molts or live.

* To start this thread out, here is a 0.1 Pamphobeteus cf. antinous (central-eastern Peru) "Peruvian Big Black", adult female 8.5" leg span.


1.0 Pamphobeteus cf. antinous (central-eastern Peru) "Peruvian Big Black", mature male 8.25" leg span

 

[fcat]

We have seen for years people talk about large-growing tarantulas with some rumored large leg spans, but few post pics with measurements. So, let's fix this once and for all with this thread. Here are the rules to post:

1) ANY tarantula pic posted must include some measurement reference in the pic (i.e. ruler, measurement board, dollar bill, etc.)
2) Pics posted must include genus and species or morph/form.
3) Ideally, pics need to identify male or female.
4) Listed below are the genera known to have tarantulas obtain 8"+ leg spans. Within this list, some easily get 8", so see the suggested size requirements to post to this thread for that genus:

Theraphosa: anything 10.5" or more.
Lasiodora: anything 9.5" or more.
Poecilotheria: anything 9" or more.
Xenesthis: anything 8.5" or more.
Pamphobeteus: anything 8" or more.
Hysterocrates: anything 8" or more.
Acanthoscurria: anything 8" or more.
Chilobrachys: anything 8" or more.
Grammostola: anything 8" or more.
Lampropelma: anything 8" or more.
Lasiodorides: anything 8" or more.
Megaphobema: anything 8" or more.
Omothymus: anything 8" or more.
Phoneyusa: anything 8" or more.
Phormictopus: anything 8" or more.
Phormingochilus: anything 8" or more.
Selencosmia: anything 8" or more.
Pelinobius muticus "King Baboon": anything 8" or more.
Sericopelma: anything 8" or more.

5) If a genus is not listed above, and you have a tarantula over 8" in leg span, post the pic with its genus and species with appropriate measurement reference in the pic.

6) Leg span is measured using the DLS - diagonal leg span method (left front leg to the right back leg, or the right front leg to the left back leg).

7) We want to keep this thread about the largest tarantulas in the hobby with PROOF by having some sort of universally recognized measurement item in the pic, so don't post anything other that that.

* To start this thread out, here is a 0.1 Pamphobeteus cf. antinous (central-eastern Peru) "Peruvian Big Black", adult female 8.5" leg span.
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I once saw someone say molt measurements don't count, is that a thing? Are you limiting this to molt measurements or including live specimens as well (I would completely understand if this would be discouraged, for safety reasons)

 

[The Spider House]

Acanthoscurria geniculata (my big girl 'Genie'). This was her 2nd to last moult before she passed.

 

[mack1855]

I once saw someone say molt measurements don't count, is that a thing? Are you limiting this to molt measurements or including live specimens as well (I would completely understand if this would be discouraged, for safety reasons)

A photo of a molt would be acceptable IMO.
Most T,s are not going to tolerate trying to get a heathy animal to stay still while you measure them.I think a molt should be good.
I don’t know why a molt measurement wouldn’t count.Most heathy T,s don’t fully stretch out regardless.
The animals well being is paramount.

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

Acanthoscurria geniculata (my big girl 'Genie'). This was her 2nd to last moult before she passed.

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All hail the Queen!

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Acanthoscurria geniculata (my big girl 'Genie'). This was her 2nd to last moult before she passed.

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Mine never got past 7” before a wet molt , hail to the queen genics !

A photo of a molt would be acceptable IMO.
Most T,s are not going to tolerate trying to get a heathy animal to stay still while you measure them.I think a molt should be good.
I don’t know why a molt measurement wouldn’t count.Most heathy T,s don’t fully stretch out regardless.
The animals well being is paramount.

Yeah it says minimum 8” to post that rules out Any of my Ts which are smaller. Maybe my Lp should get dwarf status one is only 5.5” others 7”+

Whats your Lasiodora size ??

well i will be putting that to the test with a friend he is of the same opinion, and feeds them huge meals as well as keeps them warmer than me the spiderlings he got from me are already leagues ahead of the ones i am raising myself, but i do wonder if it will impact their maximum size...

arachnoboards.com

 

[xenesthis]

I once saw someone say molt measurements don't count, is that a thing? Are you limiting this to molt measurements or including live specimens as well (I would completely understand if this would be discouraged, for safety reasons)

MOLT or LIVE as long as there is something of universal measurement utilized.

All hail the Queen!

Yep! Solid 8", maybe 8.25" on your A. geniculata adult female.

Also, this is a serious thread to clear up rumors and exaggerations of leg spans out their on tarantulas. Don't post if you don't have the sizes listed in the first post on the selected genera. For many years people have stated this and that about big tarantulas, this thread is THE one to clear all of that up with pics that truly show which species are capable of large sizes.

 

[The Spider House]

Yep! Solid 8", maybe 8.25" on your A. geniculata adult female.

Also, this is a serious thread to clear up rumors and exaggerations of leg spans out their on tarantulas. Don't post if you don't have the sizes listed in the first post on the selected genera. For many years people have stated this and that about big tarantulas, this thread is THE one to clear all of that up with pics that truly show which species are capable of large sizes.

I have already posted a pic of my big girl Genie above https://arachnoboards.com/threads/largest-tarantula-pic-with-measurements-thread.368559/post-3405922 so measurement is already proven, but hope this one is still allowed under the thread rules - which I think is brilliant by the way and will put many myths to bed - but I once placed a 6ich DLS genic moult inside my big girls enclosure so not only can you see difference in leg span, but also the sheer bulk of her when they become true giants.

And yes, that was Genie's natural behaviour to climb all over the place. She did that for all the 20+ years I had the privilege of being with her. RIP my big beautiful girl. The Spider House will never be the same without you 🤍

 

[Scoot]

I've been told for years that size doesn't matter. Are you saying it's all been a lie?!

@xenesthis good idea, will be watching this one!

 

[The Spider House]

I've been told for years that size doesn't matter. Are you saying it's all been a lie?!

@xenesthis good idea, will be watching this one!

Yes they lie to us so as not to hurt our feelings

 

[xenesthis]

Yes they lie to us so as not to hurt our feelings

Hobbyists have being rehashing the same old rumors about certain tarantulas achieving exceptional leg spans, BUT nobody shows proof. This thread has been established to clear this topic up and show just how big tarantula species can get.

 

[Venom 13]

Here we go! 8.25 inch Hysterocrates gigas after molt

8.25-8.5 inch Hysterocrates Laticeps after molt.

Cyriopagopus hainanum 8 plus inches after molt

 

[xenesthis]

Cyriopagopus hainanum 8 plus inches after molt

Pic with measurement ?

 

[Venom 13]

@xenesthis Sorry. Was trying to remove the post on this T since she is not as large as the Hysterocrates species I posted. They are all still growing. This is the first year on all 3 of these Ts that they have molted on the 12 month cycle. I am positive she is well over 8 right now since they all have averaged .5 inches in gain leg span in the past several years I had them.

 

[The Spider House]

Bugger...
Just missed out on the Sericopelma criteria.
My female Sericopelma santa catalina moulted and she is 7.5 inches. I can provide a pic if the thread mod (@xenesthis ) allows it tho

 

[Sarkhan42]

Guess its that time of year that I post this image somewhere again. Still to date the largest Lasiodora I've ever seen. Her name was Martha, at the insect zoo I used to work at. In hindsight I bet you could get at least 9" on the ruler if you relaxed the molt better, I just never thought to.

 

[xenesthis]

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Guess its that time of year that I post this image somewhere again. Still to date the largest Lasiodora I've ever seen. Her name was Martha, at the insect zoo I used to work at. In hindsight I bet you could get at least 9" on the ruler if you relaxed the molt better, I just never thought to.

species?

IF people post silly pics and species under 8", it defeats the purpose of this thread. We need a thread on this forum that shows definite large tarantulas 8" or larger, not guesses, rumors, gossip, photoshopped crap, etc. Let's keep this thread on target to establish the TRUE monsters of the tarantula hobby only.

and no, this is not the place to post Theraphosa 8"-10". That is a given size known. WE are looking for exceptional and record sizes here.

If people want to post the silly pics, go to:
Tarantula Chat
"This forum is for anything about tarantulas that is casual or fun in nature."

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

IF people post silly pics and species under 8", it defeats the purpose of this thread. We need a thread on this forum that shows definite large tarantulas 8" or larger, not guesses, rumors, gossip, photoshopped crap, etc. Let's keep this thread on target to establish the TRUE monsters of the tarantula hobby only.

People claim giants but never any proof usually like this post no measurement. Until I get a molt over 7.5” I’m disappointed in the size of the species advertised being so far off the normal sizes .. I’ve had over 15 lp none got 8”+

Species - Lasiodora parahybana

Wow! Looks like she will definitely molt again.

arachnoboards.com

 

[xenesthis]

People claim giants but never any proof usually like this post no measurement. Until I get a molt over 7.5” I’m disappointed in the size of the species advertised being so far off the normal sizes .. I’ve had over 15 lp none got 8”+

Species - Lasiodora parahybana

Wow! Looks like she will definitely molt again.

arachnoboards.com

No worries on Lasiodora spp. can get 8"+. Feed them thawed chicken hearts.

 

[Sarkhan42]

species?

IF people post silly pics and species under 8", it defeats the purpose of this thread. We need a thread on this forum that shows definite large tarantulas 8" or larger, not guesses, rumors, gossip, photoshopped crap, etc. Let's keep this thread on target to establish the TRUE monsters of the tarantula hobby only.

and no, this is not the place to post Theraphosa 8"-10". That is a given size known. WE are looking for exceptional and record sizes here.

If people want to post the silly pics, go to:
Tarantula Chat
"This forum is for anything about tarantulas that is casual or fun in nature."

Species is L. parahybana, as far as I was ever aware for this specimen. Unfortunately I am no longer in contact with the animal to key her out with the new revision.