Spiders

The Wide Web

By H.G.

20/08/25

  Did you know there are 50,000 spider species in the world, and 10,000 of those spiders are in Australia? That is a lot of spiders! Spiders are amazing.

  The big boy spider is the deadliest spider in the world. If it bites you, you have 15 minutes so try to find a hospital quickly. Also the big boy can grow to 9.2cm. It lives in New South Wales. This is a deadly spider!

  The Goliath birdeater spider is the biggest spider in the world. It can grow to 13cm. Despite its name, the Goliath birdeater only rarely actually preys on birds. In the wild, its diet consists primarily of other large arthropods, worms, and amphibians.

  The karaops spider is the fastest spider in the world. It can do eight 360° per second! Another type, the orb-weaver spider can make the most beautiful webs in the world, intricately woven to make a beautiful pattern.

  Spiders are fascinating creatures. There are many amazing varieties, like the big boy, goliath birdeater, and orb-weaver. They help make the world a better place.