Top 10 Scariest Spiders

Brazilian Wandering Spider

Known for its aggressive behavior and potent venom, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is native to tropical South America. Unlike most spiders that build webs, it roams the forest floor in search of prey. It is considered one of the most venomous spiders in the world, with venom that can be harmful to humans... read more

Be careful before walking in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. You might see these large spiders in the forest. Unfortunately, they are very deadly, resulting in a powerful bite. If left untreated, the venom will kill an adult human. The venom will automatically kill a mouse. It is the No. 1 deadliest spider in the world.

This is a spider to be scared of. It is highly aggressive and super poisonous. In fact, in 2010, the Guinness Book of World Records named it the deadliest spider in the world.

Ah yes, the Brazilian Wandering Spider, also known as NOPE. I hate spiders, and this one will kill you. No thank you.

Black Widow Spider

These spiders are black with a red hourglass printed on their backs. If accidentally touched or sat on, they will bite. The bite is 15 times more powerful than a rattlesnake bite. That's why you need immediate medical care. It is the No. 2 deadliest spider.

Black widows are a scary spider. A Black Widow's bite possibly can kill someone! I'm not saying the bite WILL kill someone.

Just think of the song... Think of the song... Think of the song by Iggy...

Mouse Spider

The Mouse Spider is a type of funnel-web spider native to Australia. It is known for its burrowing habits and possesses venom that is potent and similar to that of the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. The spider typically has a black or dark blue appearance and uses its large fangs to subdue prey.

They actually look scarier than the Sydney Funnel-Web, just because they are black and their details are impossible to see clearly. But, as with all spiders, they're very scared of anything bigger than them.

The mouse spider lives in Australia. It can cause serious symptoms if touched or threatened. Its bite is powerful and dangerous.

Goliath Birdeater Spider

The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is a species of tarantula found in northern South America. It is the largest spider in the world by both mass and body size. Although the giant huntsman spider has a longer leg span, the Goliath birdeater remains the heaviest known spider species.

Now we're talking! It is normal to be scared and terrified of this spider because leg spans can increase from 25 to 30 cm. It is the largest spider and tarantula in the world and lives in northern Brazil near the Amazon rainforest. However, if threatened, the spider will bite but hardly cause any pain.

I have a serious fear of spiders. And I learned this one can grow as big as a dinner plate.

Giant Huntsman Spider

This spider has the largest leg span in the world. No wonder it is so scary! It can have spans of up to 35 cm, making it the largest leg-spanned spider ever. Don't try to disturb it. Otherwise, it will bite. Often, the spider will give a warning before biting.

Aren't these the spiders I see on YouTube that are the size of dinner plates and jump in Australia?!

Funnel-Web Spider

The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider is much more defensive than the Brazilian Wandering Spider (look at the videos and tell me which one is more aggressive). With long fangs that can pierce a toenail, drip extremely toxic venom, and strike repeatedly, this is a scary spider. The SFW also rarely dry bites, meaning that each time they bite, they almost certainly inject venom. The BWS, however, frequently dry bites.
The SFW also has a tendency to wander into people's houses, hiding in shoes. They don't appreciate you trying to put your foot into the shoe when they are in there either. Once again, watch the videos.
Size, hairiness, and habitat aside, the SFW's venom (atrotoxin) affects primates (i.e., humans) significantly more than the BWS's venom (neurotoxin). The BWS earned its reputation primarily based on Guinness World Records' LD50 measurement of how much venom is required to kill a test population of mice. We are not mice.
The facts also suggest that the SFW has killed more people than the BWS, despite Brazil being a more densely populated country than Australia.
Oh, and the other spiders don't even come close to being as scary. The Black Widow? Please... it's a kitten compared to the SFW.

Wolf Spider

One of these guys was so scary at my school that every single kid threw bark at it as it ran up and down the playground walls. It was difficult to spot and was very smart about hiding, like under the slide or behind the wall.
But there were eyes everywhere, and our beloved science teacher made everyone feel sorry for it after I practically screamed at the kids to get him to free it. I personally wasn't scared. I was trying to shield it (from a ruler's length distance). I had nothing to pick it up with because it was already elevated and might have bitten me out of anxiety.
Thankfully, it escaped with the science teacher's help. He scolded the kids and used a piece of paper to carefully move the poor guy to the garden on the other side of the fence. It made me so sad to see it running with its legs flailing, eyes wide with fear, as bark rained down on it. Even when it was safe, it was still running.

Brown Recluse Spider

A venomous spider native to the central and southern United States, the Brown Recluse is known for its reclusive habits and preference for dark, undisturbed places. It is commonly found in basements, closets, and woodpiles, where it avoids human contact. Its venom can cause necrotic skin lesions in humans... read more

The Brown Recluse spider originates from the southern states. Like the Black Widow, if accidentally touched or sat on, it will bite, but the venom is less powerful. The spider is quite big. Often, the spider lives in the basement or behind dusty wardrobes.

I actually love spiders. I have a curly-haired tarantula right now and also a Brown Recluse. Spiders can be really interesting and fun to learn about. Now, I won't recommend holding one, but they can be amazing spiders as pets.

First thought that entered my head: OH MY GOD... This thing is freaky.

Red Knee Spider

Ogre-Faced Spider

Ogre-faced spiders freaked me out as a kid. I would skip past their page in my encyclopedia because just seeing them scared me to the bone.

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Northern Yellow Sac Spider

I always see these in my house along with the zebra jumping spider.

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Red and Black Spider

Jumping Spider

A member of the Salticidae family, the Jumping Spider is known for its exceptional vision and leaping ability. These spiders are active predators and hunt during the day. Their varied diet includes insects and other spiders, and they use their acute eyesight to stalk and pounce on prey.

This is actually one of the prettiest spiders I have ever seen. I need to draw this.

Redback Spider

Another spider that my parents would kill just out of fear of it biting us kids or them.

Cellar Spider

Their bite is just a pinprick in the palm of your hand. They're hard to spot until one lands on your face. shudders

Giant House Spider

Dock Spider

Scorpion-Tailed Spider

Six-Eyed Sand Spider

False Widow Spider

I live in Ireland, and here the most dangerous spider is the False Widow. The other spiders here are harmless.

Trapdoor Spider

White-Tailed Spider

My mum was bitten twice at different times by a white-tail. Each bite destroyed so much tissue in the area that even now, a deflated hole covered by a thin patch of skin remains. One on each arm. It's the only spider my father kills.

Orb-Weaver Spider

No... Don't remind me! Cries!
May I share with you a TRUE horror story?
It was night. I was in the forest doing normal therian stuff, and BOOM! Did I just run into a web?
Sees this creepy crap on my face! AHHH AROOO AH

More terrifying in appearance than any venomous spider, and they are easy to walk into at night.