Goliath Birdeater

Goliath Birdeater

By Mac & Rocco     Facts

What is the biggest spider in the world?   

Goliath birdeater tarantula

What does it eat?  

Birds, Insects, Snakes, Lizards, Bats, Rodents

Where does it live?

The goliath birdeater is native to the upland

rain forest regions of northern South America: Suriname,

Guyana, French Guiana and northern Brazil.

Female: 15-25 years, Male: 3-6 years

Scientific Name  

Theraphosa blondi

Leg Span:

Can be more than 12 inches

Eggs:

The female can lay up to 200 eggs

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