8 Horrifying Facts About the Goliath ‘Birdeater’ Spider From South America

8 Horrifying Facts About the Goliath ‘Birdeater’ Spider From South America
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Arachnophobia is the (perfectly rational) fear of spiders, and it is a very common fear for us humans to have. It’s believed that a fear of snakes and spiders is a deeply embedded instinct to keep us alive. Now, just imagine you’re traipsing through the rainforest and come across a “monster-sized” arachnid like the Goliath birdeater!

Of course, they call it that for a reason, and it implies this is no teensy-weensy spider.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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