The Theraphosa apophysis is a tarantula endemic to South America. It is similar in appearance to the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi).
Size: 17-19 cm
Color: The ground color of these spiders is coffee brown, with the cephalothorax of the males being wine-red.
Other Characteristic Features: There are long orange hairs on the abdomen, legs, and femora.
Females lay eggs in a web sac.
They have pink shading on their legs, which fades away each time they molt until they become adults.
Like other tarantulas, they do not construct webs to capture prey.
While they possess venom potent enough to paralyze insects and other prey, a bite from these spiders is not fatal to larger animals, including humans.
| Lifespan | Males: 3-5 years, Females: Around 20 years |
| Distribution | Brazil and Venezuela |
| Habitat | Areas with tropical climates |
| Diet | Crickets and other insects |
Image Source: arachnoboards.com
The Theraphosa apophysis is a tarantula endemic to South America. It is similar in appearance to the Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi).
Theraphosa apophysis
Size: 17-19 cm
Color: The ground color of these spiders is coffee brown, with the cephalothorax of the males being wine-red.
Other Characteristic Features: There are long orange hairs on the abdomen, legs, and femora.
Females lay eggs in a web sac.
They have pink shading on their legs, which fades away each time they molt until they become adults.
Like other tarantulas, they do not construct webs to capture prey.
While they possess venom potent enough to paralyze insects and other prey, a bite from these spiders is not fatal to larger animals, including humans.
| Lifespan | Males: 3-5 years, Females: Around 20 years |
| Distribution | Brazil and Venezuela |
| Habitat | Areas with tropical climates |
| Diet | Crickets and other insects |
Image Source: arachnoboards.com
