How does a Goliath spider hunt?

Goliath tarantulas live in burrows (holes in the ground) and can sense vibrations on the ground, which helps them to detect prey. They hunt at night and pounce on prey, injecting them with venom. These tarantulas fight off predators by releasing stinging hairs from their body.

What eats a Goliath bird-eating tarantula?

Perils in the wild: Predators include spider wasps, some snakes, and other tarantulas. Smaller insects can take advantage of a freshly molted tarantula.

Where does the Goliath bird eating tarantula live?

The Goliath bird-eating tarantula lives in the rainforest regions of northern South America, including Venezuela, northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname. It lives in the deep rainforest, in silk-lined burrows and under rocks and roots.

What happens if you get bit by a Goliath tarantula?

A Goliath birdeater bite would likely only cause some discomfort and swelling. A bite from the Goliath bird-eating tarantula can become deadly, however, if the person bitten has an allergic reaction to the venom or if the puncture wound becomes infected.

What kind of appendages does a Goliath Tarantula have?

In addition, they have four other appendages near the mouth called chelicerae and pedipalps. The chelicerae contain fangs and venom, while the pedipalps are used as feelers and claws; both aid in feeding. The pedipalps are also used by the male as a part of reproduction. The Goliath bird-eating tarantula is the biggest tarantula in the world.

How big is the largest tarantula in the world?

The majority of them are black or brown in color, but they can range in size from 7 to 10 centimeters in length all the way up to the largest spider on earth (Goliath Bird Eater) which is 30 cm in length. While many species of spiders have colorful stripes along their legs, tarantula spiders can be colored all manner of patterns.