| J'ba Fofi | |
|---|---|
 A reconstruction | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | Africa |
| Country | Several |
| One-Time? | No |
| Theories | · Cryptid · Unknown spider |
The J'ba Fofi (Baka: "giant spider"), also known as the Congolese Giant Spider, is a cryptid that is said to exist in the Congo, possibly representing a new species of arachnid. It is considered a cryptid and only in recent years has received publicity.
Appearance
The J'ba Fofi is described as having a brownish body similar to that of a tarantula, with a legspan of four to six feet. Juvenile versions possess yellow coloring that turns brown as they grow older.
The spiders are described by Baka natives as weaving lairs made of leaves and spinning a circular web between two trees. The animals are said to prey upon birds, duiker, and other small game animals. The Jba Fofi is described as having an appearance the same as that of a tarantula.
Possible Explanations
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- An unknown spider
Trivia
- In 1938, Reginald and Margurite Lloyd were driving a Ford truck through a trail when they reportedly spotted a spider as large as a monkey. It resembled a tarantula, but had an estimated leg-span of 5 feet. Their daughter, Maurgurite Lloyd, would later relate this story in the 1990s to William Gibbons.
- In 1942 in Papau, New Guinea, an Australian soldier at the Kokoda Trail said that he encountered a puppy-sized spider inhabiting a 10 to 15 foot sized web. It was described as being black with a bulky body, as well as hairy like a tarantula.
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