The Goliath Bird Eating tarantula lives in the tropical forests of South America. When a goliath bird-eaters burrow is raided, it does not make a new one but wanders to find abandoned burrows once used by rodents.

That's how huge the South American Goliath birdeater — arguably the world's largest spider — can be. Common name: Burgundy Goliath Bird Eater Spider Scientific name: Theraphosa stirmi Appearance: Goliath bird eating spiders are large, heavy-bodied and are rich burgundy-brown after a molt. So I'm going to apologise now, I don't know if this is the right place for this post as I am very new. As slings and juveniles they tend to be very skittish but become more laid back as adults. Goliath Birdeater Tarantula Care Guide (English Edition) eBook: Specialty Guides: Amazon.de: Kindle-Shop Handling the World's Largest Spider As tarantulas go, the goliath is one of the least friendly. Imagine a spider as big as a child's forearm that weighs as much as a puppy. Go. It is known to aggressively defend its burrow against any threat. The Burgandy Goliath Birdeater is known for having one of the most irritating urticating hairs of all tarantulas. Hey, Everyone! Though they can be aggressive they rarely show a threat pose. Hissing, produced by rubbing together the leg bristles, is a typical warning this spider uses. Although there are hundreds of species of tarantulas currently available in the hobby, nothing seems to get folks more interested (or horrified) than talk about 12″ spiders. As slings and juveniles they tend to be very skittish but become more laid back as adults. When a goliath bird-eaters burrow is raided, it does not make a new one but wanders to find abandoned burrows once used by rodents. Thread starter ZhMkyi; Start date Jun 19 , 2019; 1; 2; Next. The goliath bird-eating spider is a solitary hunter of the Amazon and spends its time waiting for prey at the entrance of its burrow. Although temperament varies among individuals, goliaths tend to be nervous and aggressive. Weighing up to six ounces and with a leg span of nearly a foot, this tarantula is the largest arachnid on the planet. The Guinness Book of World Records reports that the largest known specimens can reach 28cm (11″) across the legs, and weigh in at up to 170 grams. The Burgandy Goliath Birdeater is known for having one of the most irritating urticating hairs of all tarantulas. My young adult T. stirmi. The Goliath Birdeater is well-named, as it represents both the largest and heaviest spider in the world. Though they can be aggressive they rarely show a threat pose. It is known to aggressively defend its burrow against any threat. These spiders are very large and very aggressive. One of the true “bird eaters”. Next Last. Theraphosa stirmi (The Burgundy Goliath Bird Eater) January 28, 2015 October 18, 2015 / cancerides. Theraphosa Stirmi. They are the largest species of tarantula in the world with a leg span of ten to twelve inches. The Goliath birdeater is the king of spiders. 1 of 2 Go to page. Origin: Guyana, Venezuela, Northern Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname Type: New World, Terrestrial They also have distinctive reddish hairs on legs and abdomen post-molt. Jun 19, 2019 #1 Z. ZhMkyi New Member. The spider is very large and stocky with a hairy, coffee-colored body.

Goliath Bird Eater Handling. The goliath bird-eating spider is a solitary hunter of the Amazon and spends its time waiting for prey at the entrance of its burrow. They can live up to twenty-five years. If something is wrong, please let me know!