Tarantula
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Tarantula
Theraphosa blondi
The Tarantula is a big, furry spider that can look a bit scary but is usually very gentle. They love to burrow and can live for many years!
Habitat: Tropical rainforests
Appearance
The Tarantula is a very large, heavy-bodied spider covered in dense, fuzzy hairs that can range from dark brown to reddish-brown. Its formidable size and stocky legs make it visually distinct from smaller, sleeker spiders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyTheraphosidaeGenusTheraphosa
Category
InsectsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A tarantula's venom is usually mild to humans, often feeling no worse than a bee sting.
Despite their intimidating name, most "birdeaters" mainly feast on insects and small reptiles.
Some tarantulas can make a loud hissing sound by rubbing their legs together to scare threats!
Tarantulas shed their entire exoskeleton, including fangs and eye coverings, to grow bigger!
Special abilities
Ability
Hairy Missile Defense
Tarantula can flick irritating, barbed hairs from its abdomen that helps them deter predators.
Ability
Leg Re-growth
Tarantula has the amazing ability to regrow lost legs and other appendages over several molts.
Ability
Venomous Fangs
Tarantula can deliver a venomous bite using its powerful fangs that helps them subdue prey.
Ability
Silk Weaver
Tarantula can produce strong silk from spinnerets that helps them line burrows and create egg sacs.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 90-120 mm
- Lifespan
- 1095-9125 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
Tarantulas are skilled hunters that mainly eat insects and other small creatures.
Age differences: Young tarantulas primarily eat smaller insects, while adults can tackle larger prey.
Primary Foods
- crickets
- grasshoppers
- lizards
- frogs
- small rodents
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tarantula Hawk Wasp
Pepsis formosa
Wasp paralyzes and lays eggs on tarantula.
hunts
House Cricket
Acheta domesticus
A common prey item for many tarantula species.
eaten by
Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
Large cats sometimes prey on tarantulas they find.
hunts
Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
Can ambush and consume frogs that wander too close.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Venomous
Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Tarantula?
90-120 mm
How long does Tarantula live?
1095-9125 days
What does Tarantula eat?
Tarantulas are skilled hunters that mainly eat insects and other small creatures.
Where is Tarantula usually found?
Tropical rainforests
How does Tarantula hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Tarantula have?
8
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