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The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae.Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g (6.2 oz)) and body length (up to 13 cm (5.1 in)), and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. [1]
When threatened this species will stridulate (hiss) to warn predators, it may also rear up and expose its fangs. Another self-defence mechanism of this spider is to use its back legs to flick urticating hairs from its abdomen. These hairs are microbarbed and can cause irritation of the skin and when inhaled irritate the nose and throat.
The thick footed tarantula has powerful long venomous fangs that can grow up to 1 centimetre (0.39 in) long. Its body is 6 centimetres (2.4 in) with a leg span of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) so smaller than the size of a man's hand. Identification is relatively simple as this very large spider has thicker front legs than back legs. [2]
A massive Goliath bird-eating spider is found in the jungle. After handling a Whip spider, Backshall encounters the highly dangerous Wandering spider, which has the longest venom glands of any spider. Steve and the crew find a highly venomous Fer-de-lance in their camp. [10] 10: Gabon Coast
Executioner Wasp, Warrior Wasp, and Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula: Bolivia: November 12, 2019 () [5] 2: 2 "Stinging Punishment" South African Bark Scorpion, Lesser-Thicktail Scorpion and Lion Fish: South Africa: November 19, 2019 () [5] 3: 3 "Fairy of Death" Mexican Harvester Ant, Tarantula Hawk and Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: Mexico
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Live 'n Deadly is a spin-off series to Deadly 60, with 10 live shows and 3 non-live specials.This series is a live magazine program hosted by Steve Backshall and Naomi Wilkinson, which features a range of magazine content, features and games relating to animals and wildlife, and also uses its live broadcast to encourage interactivity with the viewing audience.