Colombian Giant Tarantula

The Colombian Giant Tarantula or Colombian giant redleg, has a span of 6 to 8 inches, and was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1875. They can be discovered in the tropical rainforests of Brazil and Colombia. This region experiences 2,500mm of annual rainfall on average, and daily highs typically exceed 23°C. Animals like the glass frogs and flora like the Lance-tailed manakin live there, as well as plants like Cavanillesia platanifolia.

The Columbian Giant Tarantula's brilliant red body and roughly 20 cm long, hairy legs speak volumes about it. The leg's bright bands appear to serve as a warning to nearby species. This giant spider is typically quite aggressive and attacks with its hind legs because of its massive body. It survives by eating anything it can catch, such as lizards, insects, mice, etc.