I originally brought this Tarantulas thinking it would make a nice picture, it will become, one of the largest and heaviest, listed to be 27cm and a weight of 113g in the Guinness World Records and one of a few species which can rival the Goliath. From a young sling it was very bold taking food from my fingers very aggressively, I am now using long tweezes, and it just eats and eats, no worry about too many insect wondering around. These spiders need plenty of space. I have to move it into a larger container sooner than other Tarantulas I have of this size. a female can lay up to a incredible 1000 eggs.

On the 12-10-11 I was placing this very large male into a container to be posted, as I had sold it, when it kicked its urticating hairs at me, from its abdomen, creating a bold spot, just as I was closing the container. I was disappointed as up till then the spider had all its hairs and was a perfect specimen. Anyway a short time later I had the worst rash I have ever had from a spider, on my hands arms which were very bad, neck, tummy and other places after going to the loo, I had soak in the bath for a while, as the irritable hairs was driving me crazy. I warned its next owner to be careful when opening the parcel. I wondered why it had all its hair it was saving it for me. a Brilliant defense though.

Family: Theraphosidae.
Temperature: 25-28 degrees. Humidity: 60-80%
Growth Rate: Slow - Sexually mature around 5 years. Males usually grow faster. Life span: Females 20 Years, Males 3 to 6 Years. Habitat Terrestrial:
Temperament: Slightly aggressive and curious, (Experienced keepers only) Origin: Bahia - Amazon "delta" in Brazil.