{"product_id":"theraphosa-stirmi-burgundy-goliath-bird-eater-6-7adult-female","title":"Theraphosa stirmi (Burgundy Goliath Bird-eater) 6 - 7\"ADULT FEMALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eBurgundy Goliath Birdeater\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the largest tarantula species on Earth, native to the lush tropical rainforests of Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. It is a massive, terrestrial giant renowned for its impressive leg span, dense bristling setae, and rich burgundy coloration that deepens with each molt. The species’ sheer size, combined with its metallic sheen and heavy body, makes it a centerpiece specimen in any advanced collection. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eT. stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits deep burrows in the damp forest floor near riverbanks and swampy lowlands, where humidity is consistently high and temperatures remain warm throughout the year. Nocturnal and powerfully built, this tarantula ambushes prey such as insects, small vertebrates, and amphibians using strength and speed. Though often defensive and equipped with potent urticating hairs, it is a hardy and rewarding species when kept with proper care. In captivity, \u003cem data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eT. stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in deep, humid substrate with consistent moisture and high airflow, mimicking the saturated conditions of its native rainforest habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theraphosa stirmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy Goliath Birdeater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyana, Suriname, Northern Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland Tropical Rainforest (100–600 m elevation); deep, humid forest floor rich in decomposing vegetation near streams and swamps, with temperatures 78–86°F and relative humidity 85–95%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1800\"\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":45919484707057,"sku":"1002:TherStirAF7","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Theraphosastirmi.jpg?v=1746648282","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/theraphosa-stirmi-burgundy-goliath-bird-eater-6-7adult-female","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}