Goliath Bird Eating Spider

[Bondhead88]

I was disappointed when we didn't get to see any of the Goliath Bird eating spiders (largest of all tarantulas) in our time in Peru or Ecuador. I understand why we didn't see any in Lima. But I hoped we had a chance to see at least one at the border of the jungle in Ecuador.

http://youtu.be/klHDzIIrsjY​

 

[jkfletcher]

That guy is nuts. I feel like I need a flamethrower and a shower now

 

[Kirk Freeman]

All kinds of bugs eat birds.

There's many more bugs than there are of us, as you know from the jungle. *Shudder*

 

[spasmo]

Our 13 year old will be traveling to the Amazon Rainforest in June with Global Explorers. I just showed her this video. She's excited. BLAH!!!!!!!!!! no no no no no no.. Never in a million years would I be touching that thing or even close to it on purpose for that matter.

 

[Archbishop]

That's crazy!

 

[RockofStrength]

Step 1: shoot it, burn it's corpse and bury the ashes. sprinkle some "holy water" (diesel fuel) over the grave and light that on fire.

Step 2: Enroll in a psychiatric ward

 

[wrigleycub]

The sight of that beast gives me the willy's. I would shoot it!

 

[bobbittle]

Bird eaters are neat. Not exactly one of the "nicer" tarantulas, but cool nonetheless. I saw a 6-7" specimen stalk and kill a mouse once.

 

[Bill of Rights]

 

[littletommy]

I hate spiders almost as much as I hate clowns.

 

[Bondhead88]

Our 13 year old will be traveling to the Amazon Rainforest in June with Global Explorers. I just showed her this video. She's excited. BLAH!!!!!!!!!! no no no no no no.. Never in a million years would I be touching that thing or even close to it on purpose for that matter.

Just remember June is winter here and while she may only be in Lima for a day before heading to the Amazon it is very wet here that time of year. Not with rain but with a constant mist that keeps everything soaking wet. 55 isn't normally cold but when it is accompanied by the wet mist it feels cold so tell her to bring a pair of jeans and a light parka.