Imagine stumbling upon a creature with a leg-span so vast it could easily cloak a dinner plate. Meet the Goliath bird-eating spider (Theraphosa blondi), a marvel of the arachnid world and the largest ...

Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets.