{"product_id":"theraphosa-stirmi-burgundy-goliath-bird-eater","title":"Theraphosa Stirmi - Burgundy Goliath Bird-eater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e is widely known as the Goliath Birdeater, one of the largest tarantulas in the world. Native to North Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and South Venezuela, this New World terrestrial opportunistic burrower boasts a diagonal leg span of up to 11 inches (28 cm) and a robust, imposing body. While its size and defensive mechanisms, including irritating Type III urticating hairs and a painful bite, make it best suited for advanced keepers, recent taxonomic studies have expanded the group to include \u003cem\u003eTheraphosa apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e. Although subtle differences exist, their care and husbandry in captivity are essentially identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Species Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goliath Birdeater Tarantula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as the Goliath Pink Foot Tarantula)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial, Opportunistic Burrower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndemic Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, South Venezuela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4” (11 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagonal Leg Span (DLS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 11” (28 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrticating Hairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Type III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females up to 25 years; Males around 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaxonomy \u0026amp; Research Update\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eHistorically, \u003cem\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e has been the primary name used for giant tarantulas in this group. However, taxonomic revisions have revealed subtle distinctions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThe most common and widely available in the pet trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e (Goliath Pink Foot Tarantula):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eExhibits a striking, almost “boot-like” pink coloration in spiderlings, with the tips of the legs appearing like pink boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eJuveniles of \u003cem\u003eT. apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e display a stunning, gradient-like color transition: the abdomen and carapace are velvet-clad in short, rusty brown hairs that can take on a metallic pink sheen, while the tarsi and metatarsi exhibit vibrant pink to pale salmon-orange hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eZebra-like pink stripes on the legs and a pink “V” pattern on the carapace are common in younger specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eT. apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e reaches a 5” diagonal leg span and beyond, the pink coloration fades, and the tarantula becomes predominantly red-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eNative to the tropical rainforest understories of Venezuela, it constructs its burrows beneath logs and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eConsidered slightly more slender, with subtle morphological differences (e.g., spermathecae structure in females).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eDespite these differences, all three species share nearly identical care requirements. Market prices can vary; typically, \u003cem\u003eT. blondi\u003c\/em\u003e is more common, while \u003cem\u003eT. apophysis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eT. stirmi\u003c\/em\u003e may be rarer and occasionally command higher prices due to scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","offers":[{"title":"Sling","offer_id":53371605254443,"sku":"53371605254443","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":53371605287211,"sku":"53371605287211","price":145.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult","offer_id":53371605319979,"sku":"53371605319979","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Confirmed Female","offer_id":53371605352747,"sku":"53371605352747","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0633\/1435\/files\/download_0641fa46-08a2-42ea-895e-ab151cd8888e.jpg?v=1777755637","url":"https:\/\/aoreefing.com\/products\/theraphosa-stirmi-burgundy-goliath-bird-eater","provider":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}