What is the Goliath birdeater spider?
Q: What is the Goliath birdeater spider?
A: It is one of the largest spiders in the world, which is a tarantula.
Q: Where does the Goliath birdeater spider live?
A: It lives in burrows in swampy areas of northern South America.
Q: What does the Goliath birdeater spider eat?
A: It eats insects, rodents, bats, small birds, lizards, frogs, and snakes.
Q: Is the venom of the Goliath birdeater spider harmful to people?
A: No, it is harmless to people, but the hair on their bodies can irritate human skin.
Q: How long can female and male Goliath birdeater spiders live?
A: Females can live about 20 years, but males only live 3 to 6 years.
Q: What is the leg span and body length of the Goliath birdeater spider?
A: It can have a leg span of up to 28 cm (11 in) and a body length of up to 11.9 cm (4.7 in).
Q: What is threatening the living areas of Goliath birdeater spiders?
A: Real estate development is threatening their living areas.
