[3] Young T. apophysis spiders have pink shading at the end of each leg, which fades with each moult.

[4] T. apophysis has an additional stridulating organ on the coxa of the second leg and thinner femora than T. blondi.

[5] In 2001, based on a phylogenetic analysis, Rogério Bertani rejected this genus and placed the species in Theraphosa,[6] a view followed since by other workers.

[1] Theraphosa apophysis is considered to be a difficult tarantula to care for and maintain, and is therefore not recommended for beginners.

However, their large size, food-aggressiveness, and fast growth rate make them desirable for more experienced keepers.