For most people, spiders do not evoke the most pleasant feelings and sensations - it would seem that what could be attractive about these eight-legged creatures for them to evoke tenderness. Nevertheless, nature has awarded many representatives of arachnids with an extraordinary appearance and bright, colorful colors, giving them a less intimidating appearance.
The most beautiful spiders in the world
There are over 35 thousand spiders in the world, and quite often the most poisonous representatives of this family have the most unusual external characteristics.
Did you know? Arachnophobia is the most common phobia among people: about 6% of the world's population suffers from this disease. Even the image of a spider can cause panic and horror.
The name of this arthropod alone speaks for itself: the pattern on its back resembles a smiling human face. The spider is completely harmless to people, its size does not exceed 5 mm, its body and legs are translucent, its color can vary from pale yellow to orange. 
The smiling spider (Theridion grallator) lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where it is a popular favorite; its images are applied to souvenirs, T-shirts, and signs. Locals they call it the “spider with human face" Unfortunately, due to aggressive human intervention in natural environment islands this type Today it is on the verge of extinction.
This species lives up to its ominous name because the female eats the male after mating. This spider is not large, the body length is about 12 mm, females are larger than males. Both sexes have a black color and a red spot on the abdomen, resembling an hourglass. 
The homeland of these arthropods is considered North America, from where they were introduced to Australia. In the south of Russia, in the Black Sea region, the Azov region and in the countries Central Asia can be found close relative black widow - karakurt.
The black widow's venom is very dangerous and can cause death if it enters the bloodstream. allergic reaction. Before the advent of antidotes, the mortality rate from a bite was very high.
Important! Black Widow never attacks humans or animals first. The bite is a defensive reaction to danger. Therefore, in order to avoid an unpleasant incident, it is necessary to be careful in the habitats of individuals, trying not to step on or disturb them.
Perhaps one of the most elegant spiders. It belongs to the tarantulas and grows to impressive sizes: the body length reaches 10 cm, the legs up to 20 cm. Pamphobetus is called the “glamorous spider” because the color of its body varies in different shades of purple. 
It's interesting that unusual color is characteristic only of males of this species; females, on the contrary, have a nondescript brown color. The legs and body of the arthropod are covered with fluffy dark hairs.
These beauties live in the west of Brazil in humid equatorial forests. The spider has an inquisitive and aggressive disposition and is not afraid of humans. The Pamphobetus bite is unpleasant, but not fatal. In addition, when in contact with something dangerous, the animal scratches hairs from its paws, which cause acute itching on the skin.
Did you know? It turns out that spiders can be lured out of their burrows by the sound of a violin. This instrument causes vibrations in the spread web, similar topics, which appear when prey gets caught in the net, so the predator immediately goes to check its trap.
This species, like other types of tarantulas, is often kept at home as a pet. However, beginners are not recommended to get involved with pamphobetus, since it is not the friendliest of the representatives of this group.
This arthropod is also called " flower spider” because it feeds on insects that pollinate flowers. Mizumena is an excellent hunter; she does not need to weave a web: she waits for her prey directly on the flower, where she attacks and delivers a lightning-fast paralyzing bite. 
Mizumena clubfoot belongs to the class of sidewalkers, the peculiarity of which is that they sneak up on prey like a crab - sideways. The color of individuals is usually white or light yellow. In addition, just like chameleons, they are able to change color intensity depending on environment.
On the sides of the spider’s head two dark green spots are noticeable, and on the body on both sides there are small red-brown oblong spots. This species of spider is widespread throughout the United States and Europe, with the exception of Iceland.
Another representative of arthropods that does not need to weave webs. This spider can truly be called one of the cutest representatives of its class. Usually, by their color, they camouflage themselves with their habitat, often imitating them in patterns on the body external signs ants or beetles. 
Since these individuals do not weave webs, but jump on the prey, they have a well-developed visual apparatus: they have 8 eyes arranged in 3 rows. In the first two rows there are small eyes that allow you to evaluate the shape and color of an object, and in the third row there are two largest eyes that provide a 360° view and allow you to estimate the distance to the target. It is these large round eyes that make the spider’s appearance quite pretty.
Horses traditionally live in tropical forests With high humidity, as well as in temperate forests.
This arthropod confirms its mysterious name: representatives of this species have a rather gloomy, but elegant appearance. 
Cyclocosmia is a small arachnid (no more than 3–5 cm excluding paws), dark brown in color. The surface of its body is smooth, as if varnished, and on the back of the abdomen there is a chitinous disk with diverging stripes, reminiscent of an ancient pattern or fingerprint.
This is one of the most ancient species of spiders; for many centuries it has lived in what is now the United States. It is also called the horned spider. This cute creature has threatening red spikes on its body, which allows it to successfully defend itself from those who want to attack. The body is painted white or yellow 
and is covered with small black spots, the pattern resembling a mask.
This arachnid is sometimes called a crab due to its corresponding body shape. It is noteworthy that the males of this species grow to only 2–3 mm in width, while females can grow to almost 1.5 cm. The main habitat is considered to be the Philippines and Australia. 
The creature confirms its name with its non-standard color: such spiders are born with a bluish tint, gradually acquiring a red tint, and with further growth they become black-green with a tint and a reddish edge. An adult individual reaches a size of 5–6 cm, with the length of the legs being at least 17 cm. Martinique has a friendly disposition and in rare cases is capable of biting a person, and its poison is practically harmless.
These tarantulas are unpretentious to conditions, therefore they live everywhere, with the exception of some particularly cold zones globe, although most often, of course, they can be found in the tropics.
This little guy will charm anyone. Its name speaks for itself. Like the bird of the same name, the male of this species has a bright pattern on the back of his body, reminiscent of the patterns on the tail of a peacock. 
During the mating season, the male opens the scutes on his body so that the pattern sparkles with all colors. Females, on the contrary, have an inconspicuous grayish color. The size of the peacock is very tiny: the body grows to a maximum of 0.5 cm. You can meet Maratus volans in the southeast of Australia.
The metallic tree tarantula, or Poecilotheria metallica, is considered one of the most beautiful tarantulas. This exotic spider is very rare, although the lifespan of the species can reach 15 years. 
The size of the individual is average: body - 5–6 cm, paws - no more than 21 cm, but more often - 16–17 cm. The color of the body is blue with a metallic tint, with gray blurred stripes on the upper part. The paws on the upper side are covered with yellow thin stripes and spots on the bends of the joints. Both the paws and the body are covered with hairs characteristic of tarantulas.
The habitat of the predator is very limited - only 100 square meters. km in a protected area in southern India.
Important! As pet this species of tarantula is not suitable. In addition to their aggressive and capricious nature, they have the most toxic poison of all representatives of the class.
So, after getting acquainted with several types of the most beautiful and unusual spiders, we can confidently note that some of them are really capable of causing tenderness even in people suffering from arachnophobia.
Chrysilla lauta, also known as the elegant golden jumping spider, has a strangely disproportionate body, but a cute face and unique coloring. Females of this species are slightly larger than males, which is generally normal for spiders.
Phrynarachne tuberculata, a member of the crab spider family, goes by the unfortunate nickname “bird droppings.” These spiders successfully camouflage themselves as pieces of dirt or excrement to evade predators, earning their name - but they're quite cute up close.
Gasteracantha cancriformis, from the family of orb-weaving spiders, looks somewhat intimidating thanks to the pattern of spots on its back and the menacing red spines on the sides of its body. In fact, these spiders are very tiny and absolutely safe for humans.
Theridion grallator, also known as the “smiling spider”, of course, does not actually smile. But the pattern on his back often resembles a smiling face, although other variants of the “face” are also possible. This spider lives in the rain forests of Hawaii, coming out to hunt at night.
Argyroneta aquatica, the “water spider” fully lives up to its name, spending its entire life under water. It breathes air, which it carries on the hairs of its abdomen to its underwater nest made of cobwebs. Males are atypically larger than females, which prevents cannibalism among the species—and they live together.
Eriophora transmarina, the Australian garden orb-weaving spider, is one of the most common spiders in Australia. Despite impressive size, they are not dangerous - their poison for humans will only cause slight inconvenience. They are known for their habit of falling to the ground when they see an enemy, pretending to be dead, and also changing color after each molt.
Viciria praemandibularis from the family of jumping spiders lives in gardens and open spaces around Singapore and Indonesia. Representatives of this species barely reach a centimeter in size, but at the same time they hunt no worse than their larger counterparts.
Thwaitesia argentiopunctata, known as the "shiny" or "mirror" spider, is one of the smallest spiders in the world, measuring three to four millimeters. His body shimmers different colors, which gave rise to the nickname.
Platythomisus octomaculatus is a representative of the crab spiders, and one of the largest and most beautiful. It has been nicknamed the "spotted yellow crab spider" for its unique pattern on its body.
Phidippus regius is a real giant among jumping spiders, although in reality its size does not exceed one and a half centimeters. These adorable spiders vary in color depending on their gender - males are black with white stripes, females are gray with splashes of orange.
People are afraid of spiders instinctively, since among them there are indeed extremely poisonous creatures with deadly poison. However, the vast majority of spiders are completely harmless and even useful, living in the garden or home and eliminating flies. Let's take a look at ten of the most beautiful spiders that might reduce your arachnophobia.
Blue spider - the most beautiful spider in the world February 6th, 2015
Poecilotheria metallica was discovered in 1899 by arachnologist Pocock, but despite the fact that this species was described more than 100 years ago, it still remains one of the rarest spiders in the collections of lovers around the world. Every fan wanted to have this excellent spider in their collection. The color of this spider impresses even experienced keepers; blue with a gray-white pattern looks very impressive. The legs also have yellow stripes, which are especially noticeable from the lower part. Individuals from southern India are black in color. With its bright coloring, the spider is also quite large in size; the body of Poecilotheria metallica is 6-7 cm, and the leg span can reach 16-17 cm.
Let's study it in more detail...
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The habitat of these spiders is considered to be the tropical forests of southwestern India. Spiders of this species can be found high in the crown of Old trees, young specimens are often found at the base of trees, sometimes even in a burrow, which is carefully entwined with cobwebs; at the slightest danger, in the blink of an eye the baby hides in this burrow, so when keeping juveniles at home it is quite suitable horizontal type container with soil thickness 3-4 cm. Representatives of this species live up to 15 years, but despite this they have fairly rapid growth rates. Like most spiders of the genus Poecilotheria, Poecilotheria metallica, when threatened, takes a defensive stance and, if the source of danger approaches, will certainly use its chelicerae.
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The venom of this type is considered potent, so if bitten, it will not seem like much. In addition, this species is quite athletic - they can jump and run very fast, so novice keepers are not advised to keep such spiders, although taking into account all the above, few would resist. Young spiders are up to 3-4 years old. can not contain in large groups 4-5 individuals per volume, the main condition for group keeping is: sufficient area and a sufficient number of shelters for each individual. Otherwise, during the molting period, one of them may become a victim of an attack by its fellow. To maintain one adult A vertical type terrarium measuring 20x20x30 will be sufficient. To weave a nest, the spider needs some kind of base; a piece of cork oak bark, which should be installed vertically inside the terrarium, is quite suitable as such.
Any insect of a suitable size (cricket, locust, zoobass, cockroach) is suitable as food. On average, sexual maturity occurs in females after 2-2.5 years, in males 1-1.5 years. The bite of this species is very taxic and can cause health complications even in an adult, healthy person. Currently, Poecilotheria metallica is not bred very often in captivity. Males of this species do not immediately approach females, so it is not always possible to monitor mating, but if everything goes well, after a few months the female weaves a cocoon, which she will protect for another 2 months, after which the cocoon will be opened by the female’s chelicerae and from it From 80 to 160 cute little spiderlings will appear.
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Family Poecilotheria attracts the attention of not only skilled and professional keepers, but also beginners. Indeed, they are very difficult to resist: interesting character, activity, very bright and beautiful coloring, large size make them welcome guests in any collection.
But not everyone can have them for two reasons. This is a very toxic poison and such unpredictable behavior that you can never guess where it will run or jump. The Internet is full of photographs and videos of this spider sitting on hands. After such videos and photos, people stop being afraid of them and go ahead and pick up these spiders. To me, like many keepers, all spiders are cute and interesting. But I will not advise beginners or amateurs to start this genus. Their venom is quite toxic, and if you are bitten by an adult spider, the consequences can last for two weeks.
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Therefore, before purchasing, think very carefully about whether you need this spider. There are quite a few interesting tarantulas that are not as dangerous as this one. For example, the genus Psalmopoeus and the genus Tapinauchenius. These, of course, are not angels either, but they are not so dangerous.
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If you still decide to opt for Poecilotheria metallica, Now I’ll tell you how to maintain it.
This tree spider in nature lives in the crowns and cavities of trees. There he builds himself an airy nest and sits in it all day until dusk. Similar conditions must be created in the terrarium. To do this, the terrarium must be quite high, about 45 centimeters in height. The bottom area can be relatively small, approximately 30x30 centimeters. You need to pour 2-3 centimeters of coconut substrate at the bottom; they don’t need more. You also need to put a piece of bark and twigs in the terrarium. The spider should always have access to fresh and clean water. Change the water in the drinking bowl every day
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The terrarium must have a hydrometer and thermometer to monitor temperature and humidity. The temperature for keeping this spider should be 24-28 degrees, and the humidity should be 75-80 percent. With such high humidity there must be very good ventilation, so if you keep the spider not in a terrarium, but plastic container, then make more holes for air in it.
There are no problems with feeding these tarantulas. Their appetite is very good, they are rarely capricious in this regard. Suitable food insects include crickets, locusts, marble cockroaches, cherry cockroaches, Madagascar cockroaches and Zofobas.
If you want your tarantula to grow actively, then it must always have access to food. This applies to small spiders, but large spiders are aged by food and live less.
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Ecology
Hate spiders? You are not alone: these long-legged animals are not particularly liked and are the most feared. However, these crawling creatures play enough important role in the life of nature, although they may seem very strange and intriguing. Among the most amazing spiders are those that can change color, walk on water, have a unique pattern, and even miraculously revive after disappearing.
1) Crab spider
The unique crab spiders got their name due to the fact that, like crabs, they can move sideways, and not just back and forth. They are also known for their ability to change color, which helps them blend in with the colors of their surroundings: pink, yellow or white flowers. Recent research has shown that spiders that change color are not necessarily more skilled hunters than those that are more noticeable and cannot change color.
2) Peacock spider
In order to see all the bright colors of the tiny jumping peacock spider, you'll need to stock up on a magnifying glass: these creatures are only 5 millimeters long. The males have a kind of multi-colored tail at the rear, which they spread like a peacock to attract females. Hence the name.
3) Bagheera Kipling's Spider
Most representatives of the spider world are predators, but Bagheera Kipling's spider is better off staying away from such relatives, because he himself is a vegetarian. These spiders are no larger than your little fingernail. They must hide from the ants that live on the same acacia trees. Bagheera Kipling - the first famous spider, managed to survive on a plant diet, although if necessary, these spiders can resort to cannibalism.
4) Sand Spider
Arachnophobes may argue that there are already plenty of fearsome spiders on Earth, but scientists are discovering new species: for example, recently open view giant sand spider Cerbalus aravensis. This eight-legged creature may be the hero of a new horror film.
Researchers discovered this spider in the sands of Samar, one of the deserts of Israel. The insect has a diameter including legs of approximately 13 centimeters, making it the largest spider in the Middle East. Since the most important mines are located in the desert, the new kind The spider is endangered due to environmental damage in the future. So far, scientists cannot say exactly how many spiders of this species there are.
5) Spider Clubiona rosserae
This spider of the family araneomorphic has an amazing resurrection record: the species was thought to have gone extinct in the wetlands of England about 10 years ago, but was rediscovered in September 2010. After the spider was identified by spider enthusiast Ian Dawson, he found 10 more in the same area, giving scientists hope the population will be restored. Unfortunately, the wetlands on the islands continue to disappear, so the fate of the spider is still in danger.
6) Hunter striped spider
Just like spiders dolomedis, the striped hunter has adapted to life near bodies of water. These arthropods are endangered in the part of the UK where they live. They hunt by sending vibrations through the water using their front legs, and then begin to chase small insects, dragonflies and other aquatic spiders. Although these spiders live for 2 years, with females laying hundreds of eggs at a time, environmental damage and habitat loss are putting these spiders at risk of extinction.
7) Goliath Tarantula Spider
This spider, with a limb span of up to 30 centimeters, is considered the largest spider in the world. Goliath is a member of the tarantula spider family and hunts using "cunning and strength." This large arthropod has tiny irritating hairs that repel enemies. This species of spider is one of the few that produce sounds: in this case, the sound is produced when the spider rubs hairy legs about each other.
8) Spider dolomedis
These spiders, which hunt near bodies of water, belong to the same family as the striped hunters. They are often also called "fish spiders". These spiders can feed on fish of their own size, but their diet is still based on small insects. Spiders are quite shy, so they are difficult to catch, and they also bite, but the bite can be no more trouble than a wasp sting.
9) Wolf spider from a cave on Kauai
This endangered wolf spider lives in the caves of one of the... Hawaiian Islands where it is born, lives, feeds, reproduces and dies. These spiders are so used to living in the pitch darkness of caves that they no longer have eyes, and they find food using other senses. Spiders are found only in the caves of the island, so due to environmental damage they may disappear.
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