The Goliath Pinkfoot Tarantula is a highly desirable and massive tarantula species! Although the Goliath Birdeater(Theraphosa blondi) is renowned for being the largest spider in the world, some breeders and hobbyists believe otherwise.
The Goliath Birdeating Spider (Theraphosa blondi, also called the Goliath Birdeater) is an arachnid belonging to the tarantula group Theraphosidae, and is considered to be the largest spider in the world
Goliath Birdeaters are the largest spider in the world with legspans of 30cm. and weights of 145 or 170 grams possible. This Guyanan race of Goliath has recently been described as a third species of Theraphosa - Theraphosa stirmi.
Xenesthis immanis is a large theraphosid spider with a body length of 6 to 7 cm. They have a red/purple star on the carapace, best seen on adult males.