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.
![Black Flying Fox (Pteropus alecto)](/content/wildwire/3-photo-credit-james-niland-Black_Flying_Fox_Pteropus_alecto.jpg)
4) Goliath Tigerfish
They have 32 sharp teeth and can weigh over 49 kg.
![goliath tigerfish](/content/wildwire/4-photo-credit-gafa-kassim_-jeremy-wade-with-5ft-long-goliath-tigerfish.jpg)
5) Emperor Scorpion
The largest scorpion. They can weigh up to 30 g.
![Emperor Scorpion](/content/wildwire/5-Photo-credit-Josh-More-Emperor-Scorpion.jpg)
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.
![tarantual hawk](/content/wildwire/8-Credit-Ian-Morton_tarantual-hawk.jpg)
9) Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
The largest known jellyfish, its tentacles can reach up to 60 m long.
![Lion’s Mane Jellyfish](/content/wildwire/9-photo-credit-Arnstein-Ronning.-Cyanea_capillata_no.jpg)
10) African Giant Millipede
The largest species of millipede, growing 8 to 11 inches in length.
![African Giant Millipede](/content/wildwire/10-photo-credit-charles-tilford-African-Giant-Millipede.jpg)
Cool
I think the the Golaith Tigerfish is the scariest .My Sister and I are a little bit scared of it.
So scare of the centipede
Goliath tigerfish
Tarantula hawk
Spider crab is the scariest
They may be a little bit scary, but they are all too cool to be true.
I agree with Hanrolo
I agree with hanrolo
Scary