It’s almost Halloween, and to get you into the season of fright here are some big and terrifying animals! Don’t worry, most aren’t dangerous to us, but it’s fun to take a peek at some big and creepy looking species.

1) Japanese Spider Crab

The largest known arthropod. Adults can reach 4 meters long.

2) Giant Marine Isopod

These big carnivorous crustaceans are 19 to 36 cm long.

3) Black Flying Fox:

Australia’s largest bat. Their wingspan is over 1 meter.

4) Goliath Tigerfish

They have 32 sharp teeth and can weigh over 49 kg.

5) Emperor Scorpion

The largest scorpion. They can weigh up to 30 g.

6) Goliath Bird-eating Spider

The world’s heaviest spider with legs up to 28 cm long.

7) Asian Giant Hornet

The largest hornet, reaching over 5 cm in length.

8) Tarantula Hawk

This large wasp hunts tarantulas, which they use to lay their eggs on.

9) Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

The largest known jellyfish, its tentacles can reach up to 60 m long.

10) African Giant Millipede

The largest species of millipede, growing 8 to 11 inches in length.

Which of these animals did you find the scariest? Let us know in the comments!