{"product_id":"goliath-birdeater-theraphosa-stirmi-8-10cm","title":"Goliath Birdeater Theraphosa Stirmi 8-10cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy Goliath Birdeater (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burgundy Goliath Birdeater is one of the largest and most impressive tarantulas in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a huge, heavy-bodied New World species known for its rich burgundy-brown colouration, enormous leg span and formidable feeding response. Its sheer size and more demanding care requirements make it an outstanding display animal for experienced tarantula keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the humid tropical forests of northern South America, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a terrestrial species that requires considerably more space and moisture than many commonly kept tarantulas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, secure terrestrial enclosure with generous floor space\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High, generally around 75–85%, while maintaining good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large cork bark hide, leaf litter, moss and other natural cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide sufficient depth to allow digging and the creation of a secure retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enclosure should remain appropriately moist without becoming stagnant or waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large dish of clean, fresh water should always be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burgundy Goliath Birdeater is a powerful opportunistic predator with an impressive feeding response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large crickets, locusts, roaches and other appropriately sized invertebrate prey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized prey around 1–2 times per week depending on size and condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally feed around once per week or according to body condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge adults are capable of taking substantial prey, but vertebrate prey is not required for a healthy captive diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey, particularly when the tarantula is approaching a moult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh water should always be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is best suited to experienced keepers due to its enormous adult size, defensive capabilities and environmental requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often defensive and readily disturbed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possesses particularly irritating urticating hairs which can be released when threatened\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreat Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May raise its front legs and can produce an audible stridulating or hissing sound when seriously disturbed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can reach approximately 25–28cm in leg span\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females can potentially live around 15–20 years, while males have considerably shorter lifespans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable humidity, good ventilation, clean water and minimal unnecessary disturbance are particularly important\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare should be taken during enclosure maintenance due to the species' size, speed and defensive hairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Burgundy Goliath Birdeater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the world's largest tarantulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible 25cm+ potential leg span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive heavy-bodied appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful and fascinating feeding response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful burgundy-brown colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular display species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rewarding challenge for experienced tarantula keepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew tarantulas can match the sheer presence of an adult \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheraphosa stirmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its enormous proportions, impressive behaviour and unmistakable appearance make the Burgundy Goliath Birdeater an extraordinary centrepiece for an experienced keeper's collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468724052343,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/IMG-9159.png?v=1789723282","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/goliath-birdeater-theraphosa-stirmi-8-10cm","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}