Goliath Birdeating Spider Photograph by John Mitchell Pixels

A Goliath Birdeater. The Basics. The Goliath birdeater is the world's largest spider, by weight. Technically, the giant huntsman spider has longer legs - but it weighs considerably less! While this massive tarantula is called a "bird-eater," this name is actually a bit of a misconception. Goliath birdeaters rarely, if ever, eat birds!. The goliath bird-eating spider ( T. leblondi or T. blondi) has a body length up to 7.5 cm (almost 3 inches) and in rare instances has been known to capture and eat small avian prey. Both the pinkfoot goliath ( T. apophysis) and the goliath bird-eating spider can attain leg spans of about 30 cm (12 inches). The pinkfoot is distinguished by its.


Goliath Birdeating Tarantula

Goliath Birdeating Tarantula


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Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula Full Grown


The Goliath BirdEating Spider Is the World’s Largest Tarantula Rare

The Goliath BirdEating Spider Is the World’s Largest Tarantula Rare


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Tarantula Eating Bird


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Goliath BirdEating Spider (Theraphosa Blondi) about animals


Goliath birdeating spider San Diego Zoo Kids

Goliath birdeating spider San Diego Zoo Kids


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8 Horrifying Facts About the Goliath ‘Birdeater’ Spider From South America


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Tarantula San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants


Goliath Birdeating Spider Photograph by John Mitchell Pixels

Goliath Birdeating Spider Photograph by John Mitchell Pixels


Goliath birdeating spider or Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi, ex Theraphosa leblondi

Goliath birdeating spider or Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi, ex Theraphosa leblondi


Meet The Goliath Birdeater, The World's Biggest Tarantula

Meet The Goliath Birdeater, The World's Biggest Tarantula


Goliath BirdEating Spider (Theraphosa blondi) Arachnid of the Order Araneae Arachnids

Goliath BirdEating Spider (Theraphosa blondi) Arachnid of the Order Araneae Arachnids


Enter the Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula Critter Science

Enter the Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula Critter Science


Goliath Birdeater Tarantulas Seldom Eat Birds Owlcation

Goliath Birdeater Tarantulas Seldom Eat Birds Owlcation


Meet the f***en Goliath Birdeater, largest tarantula in the world

Meet the f***en Goliath Birdeater, largest tarantula in the world


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Beginner's Guide To The Theraphosa Stirmi Tarantula (Goliath Bird Eater)


Giant Spider Molts Goliath BirdEating Tarantula, World's Heaviest Spider, Sheds Skin In Time

Giant Spider Molts Goliath BirdEating Tarantula, World's Heaviest Spider, Sheds Skin In Time


Goliath birdeating spider (Theraphosa blondi), Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Theraphosidae Images

Goliath birdeating spider (Theraphosa blondi), Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Theraphosidae Images


Goliath Bird Eater Arachnogallery Giant huntsman spider, Giant animals, Huntsman spider

Goliath Bird Eater Arachnogallery Giant huntsman spider, Giant animals, Huntsman spider


GIANT SPIDERS! Feeding my 12 Goliath Birdeater Tarantulas! YouTube

GIANT SPIDERS! Feeding my 12 Goliath Birdeater Tarantulas! YouTube

Published May 5, 2020. Measuring nearly a foot wide, the Goliath bird-eating tarantula takes down prey like mice and birds, then liquefies their internal organs. Piotr Naskrecki Based on weight and mass, the Goliath birdeater is the largest spider on the planet. The Goliath birdeater is one of the world's most recognizable arachnids.. This South American tarantula holds the record for world's largest spider. Other spiders might have longer legs, but T. blondi's large body means its overall weight can reach 6 ounces (170 grams).