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Tarantulas
Tarantulas are a large breed of spider. Many species have thick legs and hairy bodies. As most tarantulas are not dangerous to people, they are often kept as pets.
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Why do tarantulas lie on there backs?
Tarantulas may lie upon their backs because they are dead or have been immobilized by the sting of a Tarantula-hawk . ~ see related link . MORE : I have had 4 and they lay on their backs when they molt.
What is the second largest tarantula?
The Goliath bird eater is considered to be the second largest spider in the world. It is a tarantula specie.
When was Mexican golden red rump tarantula created?
Mexican golden red rump tarantula was created in 1903.
Is Thai Tiger Rump Tarantula poisons?
A common name of Thai Tiger Rump doesnt provide an accurate guide to what species this could be. Many terrestrial species in Asia are given the common name of Earth Tiger and they often have a tiger rump pattern on their abdomen.
The most likely tarantula is either Cyriopagopus or Haplopelma. All Old World tarantula possess a strong venom, and lack the urticating hairs of the New World tarantula that possess much weaker venom.
A bite is likely to create intense burning sensation at the wound, muscle and joint pains up the arm, nausea, possible breathing difficulties and heart palpatations. You're recommended a visit to the hospital but don't expect any miracle cures or anti-venom, you'll be observed and given pain killers.
There are no credible reports of anyone dieing from a tarantula bite, but there are reports that suggest a secondary infection has attributed to near fatal or possible fatal results.
Peter Lacey/Poxicator
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not sure where to buy them the best thing do to is buy a big tank and put sand the wasp does feast on orb weaver spider that is all over the places
Tarantulas are ambush predators and therefore have to remain still to be able to catch prey unawares it would be a waste of energy to go running about the place and showing where you are to prey
What are the ways in which the wasp and the tarantula each provide for their young?
They each plant their young on another organism and let their young use the organism as a host for them to feed
Not to humans, though they are to small rodents.
While all tarantulas are venemous but most posess a venom that would simply result in a small amount of discomfort, slight reddness and swelling - very similar to a bee sting. There are some tarantulas that can cause a much stronger reaction with their venom - including intense pain, muscle cramping from head to toe, rapid or irregular heartbeat, very high fever, among other reactions. But there has never been any reports of a human being killed by a tarantulas venom.
Are there tarantulas in Perth Western Australia?
Yes. There are four genera of Australian tarantulas, so different species are found in various localities all over the continent. Tarantulas which may be found in and around Perth in Western Australia are of the genus Selenocosmia.
Tarantulas are venomous. They inject venom into their prey to immobilize it. Their venom is not deadly to humans.
How do tarantulas protect themself?
Tarantulas protect themselves in several ways.
First, they throw the urticating hairs on their bodies. These contain a bit of the poison they have, but it just causes an irritation to the animal or person.
Second they use the fangs they have. You can always tell when a tarantula will strike because it raises up on its hind legs so it can open the two front legs to strike. If you are around one, watch it as it goes after food.
Third, it will hide. Tarantulas like a good place to hide. The trap door tarantula has a nifty little trap door on his doorway.
Tarantulas that can live for twenty years, and even one species has been known to survive over thirty years in captivity
Is the black widow brown recluse or tarantula make the best pet?
A tarantula will be the best out of the three of them because their venom is the least potent and the tarantula is the least aggressive depending on the species,the chaco golden knee and the pinktoe tarantulas are known to be calm.But if you have to choose between a black widow or a brown recluse a black widow is better because there not fast runners,but never keep a black widow or a brown recluse because there has been recorded deaths from them but no recorded deaths on tarantula bites,so even if the tarantula is more expensive its the one that wont be able to kill you,although make sure your not allergic of bee stings or a tarantula bite can be fatal
