Biggest Spider

[eViL_KaRoT]

OK, I did some looking around and found the largest T's I could find. Which of these are THE LARGEST?

Hysterocrates gigas: Cameroon Red
Phormictopus cancerides: Haitian Brown Birdeater
Phormictopus atrichromatus:Red Island Birdeater
Pamphobeteus platyomma: Brazilian Pink Birdeater
Pamphobeteus vespertinus: Red Bloom Birdeater
Theraposa blondi: Goliath Birdeater
Theraphosa apophysis: Goliath pink foot
Avicularia braunshauseni: GIANT Pinktoe
Theraphosa apophysis: Goliath pink foot

Is there any super huge T's that I'm missing?

[OttawaChris]

Originally posted by Edwin
Chris, of the big 3, which has the least demanding husbandry requirements? I have long been considering a T, but have yet to make the plunge.

Of the big 3, I say the L. Pahahybana is the easiest to keep and is also a fraction of the price. I wouldnt recommend any of those as a starter spider though... not until you are a little more accustomed to tarantulas.

If you want a large spider that is very easy to care for and quite docile, I would recommend a chaco golden knee (Grammastola Aureostriata) I have seen them in petstores sold as Paraguay Birdeaters too. They are real sweeties to deal with and are hard to kill. They are said to reach 9 inches... but I have trouble believing that (my large female is about 7)

[Thomas]

In the movie I liked that massive one that flipped the caravan and smashed the mall gate!

[Edwin]

Chris,

Thanks for the information. I am going to look up the chaco golden knee. Planning to pick up a T. sometime soon, if the right one comes along. I have empty tank syndrome