14. The Birdeater Tarantula, Goliath
Found in: Eastern South America. Price: $99*
We apologise for exposing you to this image in the first place if spiders make you queasy. The largest spider in the world, the Goliath Birdeater Tarantula, may reach a size of up to 11 inches and a weight of up to 6 ounces.
Tarantula @toomuchoversteer/.com, The Goliath Birdeater
The spider is edible and eaten by various South American tribes, despite its lethal moniker and enormous size. Although its venom is not fatal to humans, it can pose a threat to smaller creatures.