T A R A N T U L A

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae
Superfamily:	Theraphosoidea
Family:	Theraphosidae Thorell, 1870

Habitat

Native to the rain forest regions of northern South America.

Life Cycle

Females have an average life span of 15 to 25 years . Males just have 3 to 6 years.

Females always mate and sometimes end up eating their mates.

Description

It has a leg span of up to 30 cm (12 in) and can weigh over 170 g.

Food

Goliath’s food consists primarily of insects, rodents, frogs and birds. However, because of its

naturally large size, it is not uncommon for this species to kill and consume a variety

of vertebrates. In the wild, larger species of tarantula have been seen feeding on rodents, frogs,

lizards, bats, and even venomous snakes.

Goliath's Character

Goliath is a friendly animal. They bite you if you make them affraid. If you are calm, they will be

calm too.