The nickname “banana spider” likely comes from their often yellow coloration and elongated abdomen. These spiders build large webs, often 3-6 feet long, out of golden silk. These webs are some ...

Sometimes called a Banana spider, the Brazilian wandering spider is one of the biggest spiders in the world, with a measurable weight. ... Diet. Mice, Lizards, Large Insects. Venomous?

This has earned them the nickname "banana spider." This photo shows the spider that was found in a box of organic bananas in Germany after it was captured by members of the Wertingen fire department.