{"product_id":"theraphosa-blondi-goliath-bird-eater-9-mature-male","title":"Theraphosa blondi (Goliath Bird-eater) 9\" MATURE MALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eGoliath Birdeater\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the world’s largest tarantula by mass and one of the most awe-inspiring arachnids ever discovered. Native to the deep rainforests of northern South America, particularly the Guiana Shield region of Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, and northern Brazil, this colossal species can reach a leg span exceeding 11 inches and weigh over 175 grams. Its dense chocolate-brown to chestnut coloration and thick, velvety setae give it an imposing, prehistoric appearance. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eT. blondi\u003c\/em\u003e occupies deep, silk-lined burrows on the saturated forest floor near rivers and swamp margins, where temperatures and humidity remain consistently high. A powerful ambush predator, it preys on large insects, small reptiles, and amphibians — occasionally even small vertebrates. Though defensive and equipped with highly irritating urticating hairs, this species displays remarkable natural behaviors when provided with proper environmental depth and humidity. In captivity, it thrives in deep, moist substrate with high ventilation and constant humidity, replicating the humid, oxygen-rich air of its jungle home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theraphosa blondi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goliath Birdeater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11+ inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Northern Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland and Floodplain Rainforest (100–500 m elevation); heavily shaded, water-rich soils near streams and swamp basins; ambient temperatures 78–86°F and relative humidity 85–95% year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919483822321,"sku":"1002:TherBloMM","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/theraphosablondi.jpg?v=1746648162","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/theraphosa-blondi-goliath-bird-eater-9-mature-male","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}