Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

"King of Spiders"

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– These are the heaviest and the largest tarantulas in the world. However, the largest spider by leg span is the Giant Huntsman Spider.

 The leg span is the size of a dinner plate.

Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

It possesses extremely irritating hair capable of causing bristles if the reaction is severe.

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Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

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– It is an edible tarantula, especially as a local cuisine in Northern South America. It is prepared by singeing off the urticating hair and roasting it in banana leaves. The flavor is described as similar to that of a shrimp.

It is an edible tarantula, especially as a local cuisine in Northern South America. It is prepared by singeing off the urticating hair and roasting it in banana leaves. The flavor is described as similar to that of a shrimp.

Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

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The weight of the Goliath is about 6 Oz.

Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

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They have longest fangs to deliver poisnous bite

Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula

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It has got its name due to its enormous size !!