Imagine a spider as big as a child's forearm that weighs as much as a puppy. That's how huge the South American Goliath birdeater — arguably the world's largest spider — can be.

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.

The video poster misidentifies the species as a Goliath birdeater spider. This is the largest spider in the world by mass, weighing up to 6oz and having a leg span of almost 12 inches.

The Goliath Birdeater, scientifically named Theraphosa blondi, is actually a member of the tarantula family. This colossal arachnid is native to the lush rainforests of northern South America.

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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.

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The birdeater captures its prey before dragging them back into its burrow for feeding. While the tarantulas have eight eyes, their vision is said to be relatively poor, reports InfoBae .

Some of today’s largest spiders include: the King Baboon spider, the Face-Sized Tarantula, the Brazilian Giant Tawny Red Tarantula, the Giant Huntsman spider, and the Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula.