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Pinkfoot Goliath
Scientific Name:
Theraphosa apophysis
Habitat:
Rainforest floor
Terrestrial
Type:
New World
Lifespan (years)
15–20
Female:
Legspan
25–28
Female:
3–6
Male:
22–25
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Large and defensive
Venom
Mild but painful
Origin:
Venezuela
A giant tarantula with enormous legspan, often confused with the Goliath birdeater.
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