The General (Canaima)

This General was a male Venezuelan spider which was born in the rainforests of an isolated tepui, the only specimen in its population capable of reproduction. During an exploratory expedition into the tepui, the General lept from his native habitat into the supplies of entomologist Dr. James Atherton. It killed photographer Jerry Manley and then proceeded into his casket for nourishment. When the coffin was transported into Manley's hometown of Canaima, the spider mated with a common barn spider specimen and produced a deadly strain of offspring. However, the General and his Queen were killed by Dr. Ross Jennings, in whose dwelling the spiders had constructed their nest.

Appearances

 * Arachnophobia
 * novel
 * Official Movie Adaptation