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Soyjak.Party / The Sharty - The altchan born from the ashes of /qa/; also a containment thread
The **Goliath birdeater** (*Theraphosa blondi*), one of the world's largest spiders, is eaten by some Indigenous communities in parts of northeastern South America, particularly in the Amazon region of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Before cooking, people typically:
* Singe the spider over a fire to burn off its irritating **urticating hairs**, which can cause skin and respiratory irritation.
* Sometimes wrap it in **banana leaves** before roasting over hot coals.
* Remove or avoid the digestive tract if desired, though preparation methods vary by community.
People who have eaten it often describe the taste of the meat—especially the legs—as being similar to **shrimp or crab**, while the abdomen has a softer, more custard-like texture due to its fat reserves and internal tissues. The comparison to shrimp is commonly repeated in ethnographic accounts and popular descriptions.
Despite its intimidating size, the Goliath birdeater is **not poisonous to humans**. Its venom is relatively mild, though its large fangs can inflict a painful bite. As with any wild animal, proper preparation is important to minimize risks from parasites or bacteria.
