Strangest Spider Species In The World

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From amazing acrobatic arachnids … to colorful dancers and bird-eaters … Here are 19 of the world’s strangest spider species. • Subscribe to Epic Wildlife http://goo.gl/6rzs5u • #19 Cobalt Blue Tarantula • Found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, this animal is a medium-sized species of tarantula that is distinguished by its iridescent blue legs. According to the Oakland Zoo, the blue cobalt can go for extended periods of time without food. • #18 Diving Bell Spiders • Meet the spider that lives its entire life in a bubble!! and we all know how important that can be at the moment!! Also known as a scuba spider, they use its web like a gill. These arachnids are found across northern Asia and into Europe … Like any other spider, they breathe air … • #17 Whip Spiders • This is actually neither a spider nor a scorpion but belong to a separate arachnid order called Amblypygi. If you’re afraid of creepy crawlies though, this critter is not for you! • #16 Flying Spiders • While these arachnids are not capable of powered flight like birds, they are able to glide and soar through the air with the greatest of ease!! They’re small spiders, measuring only 9 millimeters (about one-third of an inch), but they show off some big-time skills. • #15 Spitting Spiders • These spiders catch their prey by spitting out a fluid that will congeal into a sticky, venomous glob upon contact with its prey. You have to wonder if Spider-Man’s web-fluid wasn’t actually inspired by this critter’s abilities. While the substance is produced in the venom glands, it contains both the toxin as well as a liquid form of silk. • #13 Fishing Spiders • While it’s not yet a skill you’d normally associate with spiders, it seems that some arachnids have a taste for seafood. Researchers say there are some 5 species of spiders that will supplement their diet by catching small fish … • #12 Scorpion-tailed Spider • They’re not a hybrid species of arachnid … the scorpion like tail is actually part of the female’s abdomen that tapers to a tail like shape. When under distress, the spider will arch its tail as a way to deter predators -- much as a true scorpion would. • #11 Gooty Tarantula • Earlier, we told you about the Cobalt Blue tarantula. Now here’s another example of a spider with a similar color scheme. This arachnid is also known as the Metallic Tarantula, and is found in the forests of central to southern India. • #10 Ant-Mimicking Spiders • You’d almost believe it was an ant until you looked a little closer. It’s actually a spider that mimics an ant. • #9 Bat Eating Spiders • Golden Orb weaver spiders are noted for the exceptionally large webs they spin, some of which approach 5 feet (1.5 m) in diameter. The structures usually capture prey like flies, locusts and small birds. • #8 Dracula Spiders • These arachnids are a variety of Australian funnel-web spiders, so-named due to the shape of their webs. Certain species are ranked as the most dangerous spiders on Earth due to their potent venom. • #7 Spiny Orb Weavers • You can’t miss the sharp spines on their back … and because of that, these animals are often called spiny backed orb weavers (makes sense, no?). • #6 King Baboon Spiders • Named for baboons because of their hairy appearance and the pads on their “feet” (quote-unquote) which resemble the texture and color of a baboon's finger. • #5 Flic-Flac Spider • This arachnid with the odd name is found in Morocco, and displays an acrobatic talent whenever it’s threatened. • #4 Jumping Spiders • This family of spiders contains at least 6,000 known species. That’s about 13-percent of all known spider species, it’s no wonder that this is the largest group. They’re easily distinguished by their eye patterns. • #3 Whip Scorpion • Earlier I mentioned whip spiders. Now here’s another creature with the same nickname, but it belongs to an entirely different species. • #2 Goliath Bird Eaters • The Giant Huntsman Spider is the largest when measured by a leg span, That can approach nearly 12 inches (30 cm). They’re fast and scary beasts that dwell in the caves of Laos. • #1 Peacock Spiders • These bright little spiders are adorable!! With their cute little eyes and their little dance moves, its hard to not like them. Although you might not even see them. • #spiders #venomous #creatures #animals #wildlife #nature #species #amazing #top10 #epicwildlife

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