Wild Periyar – Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes)

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Photo Credits: Khullood Daryanani

Giant Wood Spiders are commonly seen in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. These spiders are the largest orb weavers of India with a web diameter ranging between 3 to 4 meters. Females are larger than males and these spiders are the biggest spiders in the world.


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