Theraphosa apophysis (Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater Tarantula) 2-2.5" FREE AFTER $500 SPENT
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Description
Theraphosa apophysis (Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater Tarantula)
The Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater, or Theraphosa apophysis, is a terrestrial tarantula from the rainforests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. Adults carry a noticeably warmer, more pinkish coloration than either of its two cousins, paired with a leggier build rather than the stocky frame typical of the genus. Spiderlings hatch out with pink markings and striping down all eight legs, holding onto that pink coloration for a much longer stretch than either cousin, which is exactly where the pink foot name comes from. This species only grows to about 8 to 10 inches in diagonal leg span, with a medium to slow growth rate. Like others in the genus, this species has a very long lifespan, with females reaching about 15 to 20 years while males live 4 to 5 years. This species is also remarkably hardy and forgiving to keep for its size, though it is a defensive, territorial animal, and one we recommend for keepers who want one of the true giants of the hobby. This one is available free with a qualifying invertebrate purchase. Grab this massive new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a juvenile.
Why do hobbyists keep Theraphosa apophysis?
- Warm Pinkish Coloration: Adults carry noticeably more pink tone than either cousin, paired with a leggier, more streamlined build.
- Colorful Spiderlings: Slings hatch out with pink feet and leg striping on all eight legs, holding that pink coloration longer than either cousin in the genus, which is exactly where its pink foot name comes from.
- Leggier Build: A more streamlined leg proportion gives this species a different look and feel in the enclosure than its stockier cousins.
- World's Largest Tarantulas: Theraphosa is the genus that holds the record for the largest tarantulas on earth, and this species carries that same world record reputation.
- Uncommon in the Hobby: Demand for the legendary Goliath Bird Eater genus is so high across all three species that keeping any of them reliably in stock is a challenge.
How should the Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater be kept?
- Adult Size: Hatchlings start around 1 to 1.5 inches in diagonal leg span, and this species only grows to about 10 inches at full adult size, so a juvenile at this size still has most of its growth, and a couple of enclosure upgrades, still ahead of it.
- Enclosure: A 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure is right for this size, with about 4 inches of substrate depth and a hide around 4 to 8 inches wide for it to retreat into.
- Rehousing: From here, expect two more upgrades on the way to adulthood, a 24 by 24 by 16 inch cage next, then a 30 by 30 by 20 inch cage at full size. With a medium to slow growth rate, each of these cages tends to last around 12 to 16 months, putting the whole journey to adulthood at roughly 3 to 4 years.
- Temperature: Keep this species between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It does best on the cooler side and should never be allowed to run too warm, so ordinary room temperature is usually all the heating it needs, with no extra equipment required.
- Humidity: Keep the substrate from ever drying out completely. This is a moisture-dependent giant, especially during a molt, so plenty of depth and a well-sized hide make a real difference.
- Water: A water dish is strongly recommended. These species are moisture-dependent, especially during molting.
- Diet: Offer prey measuring around 1/2 to 5/8 inch at least once a week. This is a strong, consistent feeder, and feeding it a bit more often than usual is a great way to help speed up growth.
- Temperament: This is a defensive, territorial species that would much rather be left alone than bothered, and like every tarantula we carry, we never recommend or discuss handling it. Give it space to settle into its enclosure and it will do just fine on its own terms.
Are there any additional notes or considerations for the Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater?
- Captive Bred: All tarantulas at Exotics Unlimited are captive bred.
- Hardy and Forgiving: Despite its eventual size, this is a hardy, forgiving species that feeds consistently and tolerates the occasional missed care day without issue.
- Uncommon in the Hobby: Like its two Theraphosa cousins, demand for this species outstrips supply, so we consider it Uncommon in the Hobby rather than something you will always find in stock.
- Locality: In the wild this species is found across Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
- Naming Note: You will also see this species called the Goliath Pink Foot Bird Eater, which is the name we like to use, since it helps separate this true Theraphosa giant from the unrelated Avicularia braunshauseni, also commonly sold as the Goliath Pink Toe Tarantula.
- Freebie Terms: Our invertebrate freebies are only valid on purchases of invertebrates, meaning tarantulas, spiders, centipedes and scorpions. They do not apply to reptiles, dry goods or merch.
Listing Notes
- This listing is for a Theraphosa apophysis Goliath PinkToe Bird Eater juvenile measuring around 2 to 2.5 inches in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female, and it is available free with a qualifying purchase of invertebrates, which includes tarantulas, spiders, centipedes and scorpions.
- Looking for this species in other sizes? Browse our 1.5-2" Spiderling, 2-2.5" Juvenile, 2.5-3" Juvenile Female, 3"+ Juvenile, 3"+ Juvenile Male, 3"+ Juvenile Female, 4"+ Juvenile Female, Mature Male around 6", and 6" Mature Female options.
- Can't find your preferred size? Browse our complete Theraphosa apophysis collection to see everything we have available.
- Looking for similar species? Check out Theraphosa blondi (the Goliath Bird Eater) and Theraphosa stirmi (the Burgundy Bird Eater), its two closest cousins in the genus, or browse our full lineup of large tarantula species for more giants like this one.
How our rewards and freebies work
How does the Exotics Unlimited rewards program work?
Our rewards program has three parts and they work together instead of cancelling each other out. Subscribe to our email list for free and you get 10% off invertebrate orders as an ONYX member, climbing to GOLD at 13% once your lifetime spend passes $1,000 and PLATINUM at 15% past $3,000. Any single pet invertebrate order over $1,200 takes 20% off on its own, whatever tier you are. The one exception is items already marked down for a weekly deal or an event special. Those say so in the title, and the discount is already built into the price. If your total after that discount reaches $300, shipping to a FedEx facility for pickup is free. And your freebie credit is built from that same total, so you are choosing free animals on top of both. Feeders and supplies get a flat 5% for subscribers, separate from the invertebrate discount.
A $340 invertebrate order is the clearest way to see it. Your 10% brings it to $306, that clears the $300 mark so facility pickup is free, and that same $306 is your freebie credit to spend on animals you pick yourself. One order, all three benefits. Full tier breakdown on our VIP program page.
What is a freebie tarantula and how do I get one?
Exotics Unlimited gives away free tarantulas, true spiders, scorpions, and centipedes with qualifying invertebrate orders. Most shops call this a free gift with purchase. Ours works differently because you choose the animal instead of us picking one for you.
Every freebie says so right in its title, like FREE AFTER $150 SPENT. That line is what makes something a freebie, so if a product does not carry it, it is not one. Older freebie listings stay up around the site after they sell out, so the Freebies page is the one to shop. It is where the current lineup lives.
Your freebie credit equals your pet invertebrate subtotal after discounts and before shipping. Dry goods, feeders, supplies, and enclosures do not count towards your credit.
How much do I have to spend to get a free tarantula?
Freebies start at just $25. Free tarantulas and other invertebrates start at $50. Every freebie shows its cost in the title: FREE AFTER $150 SPENT means you need $150 in credit. Thresholds range from $25 up to $800 for rare species. Not looking for another animal? We also offer freebie merchandise like stickers, so there is always something to claim.
Can I get multiple free tarantulas in one order?
Yes. There is no cap on how many you take, only on what they add up to. Mix and match anything you want, including multiples of the same species, as long as their combined cost fits your freebie credit. With $350 in credit you could take one $350 species, two $150s plus a $50, or seven $50 spiderlings. Freebie programs across the hobby often limit you to one per species or one per spend tier. Ours does not work that way. If your credit covers it, take as many as you would like.
What makes your rewards program different from other tarantula shops?
Most rewards programs make you pick one: take the discount or take free shipping. Ours run together, and freebies sit on top of both. That is the part people notice first.
The rest of it: subscribing is free and gets you 10% off invertebrates for as long as you stay subscribed rather than a one-time welcome code, and it climbs to 13% and 15% as your lifetime spend passes $1,000 and $3,000. You choose your own freebies instead of receiving whatever a shop decides to send. And there is no cap on how many you take, only on what they add up to, where most reward and loyalty programs limit you to one free item per order or one per spend tier.
Freebie thresholds start at $25 and free animals start at $50, so the program is doing something on nearly every order rather than only on big ones.
Do I really get 10% off just for subscribing to the email list?
Yes. Subscribing is free and it takes 10% off every pet invertebrate we sell, tarantulas, true spiders, scorpions and centipedes included. It stays active for as long as you are subscribed. Most shops hand you a one-time welcome code. This one keeps working.
From there it climbs with your lifetime spend, 13% past $1,000 and 15% past $3,000, and any single order over $1,200 takes 20% regardless of tier, with nothing to claim or remember. It applies itself at checkout and you do not need to be logged in for it to work. Subscribers also get 5% off feeders and supplies. That one is a flat 5% for every subscriber and does not climb with your tier, but it applies for as long as you stay subscribed just like the rest. Items already marked down for a weekly deal or an event special are the one exception. The discount is built into the price on those, so a subscriber discount does not come off on top. You will always know which ones they are because it says so right in the title, the same way freebies do.
Does my VIP discount change my freebie credit?
Your discount comes off first, and the total after it is what builds your freebie credit. So a $340 invertebrate order at 10% leaves $306, and that $306 is both your freebie credit and enough to clear the $300 free shipping mark.
That is worth knowing when you are close to a threshold, because the number that counts is the one after your discount. You never have to work it out yourself though. The calculator on the Freebies page always shows your real credit.
Why does it say I don't qualify for my freebies?
You can add any freebies you want to your cart, but you will need enough freebie credit to cover all of them. If you are short, the calculator on the Freebies page shows exactly how much more to add in pet invertebrates.
Freebies will still show as $0.00 in your cart either way. That is just how they are priced. What matters is whether your credit covers their total cost before you check out. If it does not, we will reach out to sort it before your order ships.
Does my qualifying total carry over from a previous order?
No. Your qualifying total for free shipping and freebies is based on your box, not a running balance. You can combine as many orders as you want into one box before it ships, and the combined total (after discounts) is what counts toward free shipping and freebie credit. Once that box ships, the total resets, a new order placed afterward starts fresh and does not carry over from a box that has already shipped.
If you want to build toward free shipping or more freebies, add to your order before it ships rather than placing a new one after.
What happens if I check out with more freebies than I qualify for?
Do not worry, we will reach out as soon as possible to help you get your freebies sorted before your order ships. We will work with you to either adjust your selection or add to your order to cover them. We never remove or swap your freebies without letting you know first.
To avoid the back-and-forth, check your freebie credit in your cart before checking out. We will always show you exactly where you stand.
What happens if my free tarantula arrives DOA?
Freebies are covered exactly like paid animals. There are two reporting windows and they buy different things.
Report within 2 hours of delivery and we reship. That is the full guarantee. A fast report tells us the problem came from transit, and it gives us the best shot at making it right properly.
Report within 24 hours and we replace it on your next order. You are still covered, the replacement just travels with your next shipment rather than going out on its own.
The 2 hour window is for FedEx facility pickup. Home delivery is 30 minutes, because by then the package has spent longer on a truck that is not temperature controlled. Either way, tell us the moment you see a problem rather than waiting.