Goliath bird-eater

It is native to the rain forest regions of northern South America. These spiders can have a leg span of up to 12 inch (30 cm) and can weigh over 6 ounces (170 g). Wild Goliath birdeaters are a deep-burrowing species, found commonly in marshy or swampy areas, usually living in burrows that they have dug or which have been abandoned by other burrowing creatures.

Females always mate, but sometimes may end up eating their mates. Females mature in 3 to 4 years and have an average life span of 15 to 25 years. Males die soon after maturity and have a lifespan of three to six years. Colors range from dark to light brown with faint markings on the legs. Birdeaters have hair on their bodies, abdomens, and legs. The female lays anywhere from 100 to 200 eggs, which hatch into spiderlings within two months. It's good, that Goliath bird-eaters don't live in our country. But people sell bird-eaters on KerchNET. My brother wanted a bird-eater on his birthday, because he likes insects.