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	Goliath birdeater - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is a tarantula, and is arguably the largest spider in the world.
		Wild Goliath birdeaters are a deep burrowing species, found commonly in marshy or swampy areas.Goliath bird eaters usually live in burrows in the ground that they have either dug themselves or have been previously abandoned by rodents or other such like creatures.
		The Goliath birdeater is one of the few tarantulas which can capture and eat a full-grown mouse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goliath_Birdeater (442 words)

	Biggest Spider \| Goliath bird-eating spider
		The most dangerous thing about the goliath bird-eater is its ability to flick urticating hairs from its body at any creature it perceives as a threat, including humans.
		One fascinating feature of goliath bird-eaters, as well as some other tarantula species, is their ability to make noise.
		But when feeling threatened, the goliath bird-eater is capable of making a pretty loud hissing noise by rubbing bristles on its legs together.
	www.extremescience.com /BiggestSpider.htm (657 words)

	The Largest Spider in the World ................... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Goliath Birdeater, Theraphosa leblondi, is a tarantula, and it is the largest spider in the world.
		The Goliath Birdeater is one of the few tarantulas which can catch, kill, and eat a full-grown mouse.
		The Goliath Birdeater is quite commonly kept as a pet, despite its aggressive nature, willingness to bite, and irritating hairs.
	www.worsleyschool.net /science/files/biggest/spider.html (377 words)

	Goliath Birdeater
		The goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) shown here is feasting on a green tree frog.
		These animals are also known to eat small lizards, adult mice and young rats.
		Supposedly, they don't normally eat birds in the wild; however, I have fed dead baby quail to one of my old birdeaters on several occasions.
	www.angelfire.com /mech/elispot/goliath_birdeater.html (53 words)

	Pinkfoot Goliath Tarantula Care Sheet
		The Pinkfoot Goliath Tarantula was described 187 years after the Goliath Birdeater, therefore it's not as well-known.
		Unfortunately, Pinkfoot Goliath Tarantulas are very rarely bred in captivity.
		Venezuelan Goliath Tarantula, Venezuelan Bird Spider, and Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula.
	www.petbugs.com /caresheets/T-apophysis.html (403 words)

	Goliath Birdeater feeding today!! WOW !!! - Arachnoboards
		I also have a Goliath Birdeater, and i feed mine mice all the time....
		I feed my birdeater mice like i said before but then again my birdeater is 12" so yeah she likes a big meal...
		There was one time I was feeding it a fuzzie when the mouse got close to her and she whipped around and snatched it up by it's back end and the mouse was trying to turn around and bite her but she held her ground and kept her legs out of it's way.
	www.arachnoboards.com /ab/showthread.php?t=24850 (952 words)

	Info on Mexican Redknee / Goliath Birdeater. [Archive] - www.sSnakeSs.com
		Goliath Birdeater-This tarantula is belongs to the rain forest in northern South America.
		They are quite grouchy and are one of the hardest to care for in captivity (they are quite sensitive to heat/humidity variations) These guys are renowned for having some of the absolute WORST urticating hairs and let me tell you...
		The birdeater is expected to be slightly smaller or as big as a Goliath.
	www.ssnakess.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-11533.html (1017 words)

	Urticating hair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Others, such as those of the Brazilian giant white knee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata), are moderately irritating.
		Still others, such as the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi), are far more severe.
		These hairs can result in painful rashes, and have been likened to sharp shards of fiberglass.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Urticating_hair (794 words)

	CM_site_classmate
		THEY are the giants of the spider world, the goliath birdeater and king baboon.
		As the name suggests, the goliath birdeater will also eat small birds.
		Species on display in the exhibit include goliath birdeater, antilles pinktoe, brazilian fl, king baboon, indian ornamental, sun tiger and brazilian reds.
	ink.news.com.au /cmatewebsite2003/cmatewebsitearchive/takchall/Tarantulas/tkcharc_tarantula_aqis.html (361 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Paramaribo swamp forests (NT0149) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Goliath birdeater is the largest tarantula in the world, reaching a leg-span of 8-10 inches (20-25 cm).
		A closer look at what seems to be a moving piece of bark reveals an agama plica plica, a small lizard that uses camouflage to blend in vertically with the tree trunk.
		Hidden behind a philodendron leaf is a large tarantula called a Goliath birdeater.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/nt/nt0149.html (439 words)

	A 60_Acre Web of Mystery
		The goliath birdeater has used her hind legs to kick microscopically barbed hairs off her abdomen.
		So little is known about the goliath that despite its name (bestowed because an early specimen was recorded feeding on a songbird), nobody actually knows what it normally eats.
		The goliath birdeater, Marshall found, uses its hairs to create a special silken mat on which it lies upside down when molting.
	www.flatrock.org.nz /topics/animals/millions_of_tiny_spiders.htm (4313 words)

	Education World ® Lesson Plan: Picture a Tarantula
		In this lesson, students will draw a picture based on the vivid descriptions of the Goliath birdeater tarantula in the book The Tarantula Scientist.
		Let students know that they will be able to adjust their pictures as you read more and as they learn more about the tarantula.
		Have students compare their drawings with the picture of the Goliath birdeater tarantula on pages 8 and 9.
	www.education-world.com /a_tsl/archives/05-1/lesson016.shtml (472 words)

	goliath birdeater - AHA Forum
		I just aquired a goliath birdeater from a family that lost interest a long time ago.
		When I had my goliath I kept her in a 29 gallon tank with around 4 inches of super soil that you can get at home depot with a large cork tube for her to live in.
		I kept her at around 60-80% humidity letting it air out and spraying it every other day to every two days.
	www.sloanmonster.com /forums/showthread.php?t=4287 (246 words)

	Tarantula Ranch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		No tarantula collection is complete without at least one of these: the T. blondi, Goliath Birdeater, King of the Eight-Legged Crowd.
		If you've watched the Discovery Channel at all you've probably seen at least one episode where an African tribe is roasting a few of these bad boys over an open fire, cracking them open like we do crab, and eating the insides.
		All material within is Copyright 2005 www.tarantularanch.com and is not available for use, distribution, or re-post anywhere without the express and written permission of the authors.
	www.tarantularanch.com /Tblondi.htm (148 words)

	The Pinkfoot Goliath Tarantula
		Although the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is renowned for being the largest spider in the world, some breeders and hobbyists believe otherwise.
		It's also not as abundant as the Goliath Birdeater.
		Other Names: Venezuelan Goliath Tarantula, Venezuelan Bird Spider, and Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula.
	centralpets.com /php/search/storiesdisplay.php?Story=361 (474 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - My Intro. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		One of the spiders we have, the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) has a 10" leg span.
		I'm glad that you had such a positive first experience with aikido and it is my sincere hope that you enjoy the art of aikido and continue to pursue it for many years to come.
		What I really want to know is the truth about these babies currently being discussed on e-budo.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/printthread.php?t=5421 (1153 words)

	Biggest Spider [Archive] - www.sSnakeSs.com
		The biggest spider on earth currently existing right now is Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa leblondi), a tarantula.
		06-15-03, 08:25 PM :cool: I had several goliaths and the biggest female i had was well over 11"++ befour she passed away..
		If you are talking legspan, the largest is considered to be Theraphosa Blondi (goliath birdeater) but I heard rumours to the effect that they have found a Theraphosa Apophysis (goliath pinkfoot) that was larger.
	www.ssnakess.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-17972.html (1006 words)

	The BookHive: Find a Book
		It's the hairiest, scariest spider known to mankind -- the Goliath Birdeater Tarantula!
		It's the type of tarantula that Sam Marshall is studying in the rainforest of French Guiana.
		Find out what life is like for the Goliath Birdeaters and for the scientist who studies them.
	www.bookhive.org /books/category.asp?whichpage=5&pagesize=5&category=no (520 words)

	City of Chattanooga
		Camouflage experts, these lizards disappear against the surface of trees by day, but become active hunters for insect prey by night.
		Also known as the goliath birdeater, these spiders are the second largest in the world.
		The name “birdeater” is misleading, as these heavy, fragile tarantulas do not climb well and have no jumping abilities.
	www.chattanooga.gov /PRAC/30_1221.htm (291 words)

	Paw-Talk Pets Forum - My Tarantulas
		Its not uncommon for most species to hide when they're getting ready to molt...
		I rarely ever see my Usambara baboon or my Goliath.
		All they do is hide, and if set up properly, that is how it should be.
	www.paw-talk.net /forums/printthread.php?t=8573 (346 words)

	Pets On The Net Forums - Better tarantula pictures! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Goliath birdeater first, I have posted recent pictures of him/her not long ago, but these pictures were so much better ;).
		This is the big tarantula, still a baby at 5.5 inches, and will grow to an amazing 10-12 inches :shock:.
		And the younger and smaller of our Salmon Pink Birdeaters, this one had a nice tunnel dug, and he/she is freshly molted, so you can see the colour well on him/her.
	www.pets-on-the-net.com /forums/printthread.php?t=17089 (345 words)

	Goliath Birdeater (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Goliath Birdeater is recorded as the largest spider on earth, a real monster that can grow to an amazing 11 inches leg span or more.
		At over 5 ounces you can almost hear it coming it's so heavy.
		They are aggressive and will adopt a threat posture if disturbed and will kick off particularly potent urticating hairs and/or bite with little provocation.
	homepages.tesco.net /~a_skywalker/goliath.htm (153 words)

	Spider Sense: Fast Facts on Extreme Arachnids
		Every two weeks we'll send you our top stories and photos (see sample).
		With more than 37,000 described species, spiders—from the tiny armored spider to the Goliath birdeater tarantula—cruise the Earth on eight legs.
		Found in the coastal rain forests of northeastern South America, this spider can be as big as a dinner plate and has been known to snatch birds from their nests.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2004/06/0623_040623_spiderfacts.html (836 words)

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		The smallest spider in the world is only as big as the head of a pin!
		The largest spider in the world is a type of _______________ called the Goliath Birdeater.
		The female Goliath Birdeater lays between _______ and _______ eggs at one time!
	twinsburg.k12.oh.us /Faculty/cdehner/spider_pathfinder.htm (122 words)

	OK, You Asked For it. NEW SPIDERS!!! - TT - Turtle Forums
		i can't believe you bought one of those Goliath Bird Eaters, i'm not usually scared of spiders, but with a name like that how couldn't you be.
		All of the distance shots were his Goliath.
		We're both right! There were Goliaths, AND some other kind! lol, I don't know what I was smokin, lol.
	www.turtletimes.com /Forums/index.php?showtopic=22054 (1862 words)

	Reptile Advice :: View topic - Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Reptile Advice :: View topic - Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi)
		She isnt huge for a Goliath, but, she isnt small either, about 9".
		She was fed today, so I didnt want to get my hand in the way of that.
	www.reptileadvice.com /archive/o_t__t_977__goliath-birdeater-theraphosa-blondi.html (321 words)

	pitsnpotree's xanga site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		My mammoth arachnid encounter made me curious about which spider is actually the largest in the world.
		I discoverd it's a tarantula called the Goliath Birdeater, Theraphosa leblondi.
		Native to South America, these spiders can be as large as 12" in length.
	www.xanga.com /skin.asp?user=pitsnpotree (364 words)

	Theraphosa blondi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Photo of juvenile Goliath Birdeater takin' by Billy Ewert
		Theraphosa blondi is considered to be the largest of the tarantulas kept in our vivariums.
		They can rub these hairs against each other when disturbed to create an audible noise that can be heard quite well.
	www.angelfire.com /anime/spiderchris/p2/blondip (300 words)

	Teacher's Guide for The Tarantula Scientist published by Houghton Mifflin Company
		OBJECTIVE: The student will listen to a description of a Goliath birdeater tarantula from The Tarantula Scientist and the student will create a picture from the description.
		Tell students they can change their pictures as you read and as they learn more about tarantulas.
		• Go back and show students the pictures from the beginning of the book, have them compare their pictures to the picture of the Goliath birdeater tarantula on pages 8 and 9.
	www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com /readers_guides/tarantula/activities.shtml (754 words)

	The Tarantula Store forum: how do i care for goliath birdeater (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Tarantula Store forum: how do i care for goliath birdeater
		I might very soon be getting this Tarantula i would like some info on them what size cage temp humi, diet, anything that can help I want the home to be ideal for the bird eater thanks for any help givin ???
		Re: how do i care for goliath birdeater - Rich 4/20/2003, 2:29 pm
	members3.boardhost.com /phil/msg/3371.html (83 words)

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