The Hercules baboon spider is indigenous to Africa, specifically Nigeria. It's rare, but it's huge, ... It's the biggest spider ever recorded, routinely reaching a foot across.

Probably the biggest spider in Africa (and native to Tanzania and Kenya), the King Baboon is so named because the color and texture of the tips of its legs are said to resemble a baboon’s fingers. The ...

Rain spiders are the second-largest spider species in South Africa, surpassed only by the baboon spider, which can grow up to 6 inches long, as reported by the African Snakebite Institute.

The largest spider in the world is the Goliath birdeater, which can reach up to 11 inches in length and weigh 6 ounces. But it's not that dangerous.

The largest spider in the world is the Goliath birdeater, which can reach up to 11 inches in length and weigh 6 ounces. But it's not that dangerous.

The Goliath birdeater, found in South America, is the largest spider in the world. Even though the spider can be scary when spotted, its venom isn't lethal to humans.