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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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Can a tarantula shoot webs?

No, they cannot. A single string of their silkcis not strong enough to support them. And they do not spin "web ropes" to swin on like tarantula-tarzans.

Are tarantulas desert animals?

Yes, tarantulas live in the deserts of America.

Are tarantulas in Illinois?

No. Tarantulas are found indigenous to the states West of the Mississippi...more specifically towards the Southwest.

Does tarantula have six legs?

It's not a spider - Spiders are specifically named under the arachnid group = 8 legs, insects however have 6

What adaptations does a tarantulas have?

Tarantulas are very sensitive to vibrations in the ground that may indicate the presence of prey or danger. They are equipped with urticating hairs on their abdomen which can be released by kicking with the back legs; these hairs irritate the nose and eyes of would-be attackers.

Which adaptations help the tarantula survive?

the tarantula, has may ways to help it survive in the wild.....Like,it can replace its internal organs and got for at least 3months without eating.

Is a tarantula a scavenger?

Yes. But it is prey as well. A tarantula is predator because it seeks other living things to eat. It is also prey because it will be eaten by other animals as well.

How fast do baby tarantulas grow?

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Are there tarantulas in Kansas City?

Tarantula's are not native to Kentucky, the only spider that resembles them in the state are Wolf spiders, which are not related.

What is the scientific classification of a tarantula?

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Arthropoda

Class:Arachnida

Order:Araneae

Superfamily:Theraphosoidea

Family:Theraphosidae

Do tarantulas have poison?

Yes they do. They are extremely dangerous.

What are facts about tarantulas?

It is a medium sized spider that is dark brown to easily blend with its surroundings. Some have legs that are a reddish hue with a large, bulbous body that is a grayish brown. They are easily identified by their unique "trap door" webs, consisting of a burrow into soil lined with vegetation and a silk tube structure. They resemble tarantualas in their size, but they are not as hairy.

Are there any bugs that can harm poison or kill tarantulas?

Yes, wasps in the Pompilidae family in the United States are predators of tarantulas. Giant centepedes are also predators.

What is the tarantulas prey?

  • Tarantulas have very few natural enemies other than humans. Its only real natural enemy is an insect known as the spider wasp. One of the types of the spider wasp is the The Tarantula Hawk or Tarantula Killer (Pepsis wasps) giant wasp. The wasp finds the tarantula by using olfactory or the sense of smell. The wasp stings the tarantula, which paralyzes it, then the wasp lays an egg on its abdomen and then buries it in the tarantulas burrow. When the egg hatches the tarantula is used as a living food source by the wasp grub.

What eats the tarantula?

Many animals do not eat the tarantula because it has harmful hairs surrounding its body that can sting the predator, so most animals avoid it!

Can you put two or more tarantulas in the same tank?

To tarantulas cannot live in the same cage together. If you put two together they will fight and one will die.

Can tarantulas eat mice?

Yes, their general diet consists of particular insects, and small rodents. But a majority of the time, they tend to eat anything that they encounter that maintains a low degree of size.

How long can a female tarantula live?

The lifespan of an adult male may be as short as a few weeks, to two years or more depending upon species and conditions in captivity. Most males, especially burrowing species, will not last more than six months to a year and a half under ideal conditions. Females may live 10, 20, even 30 or more years depending on the species. The longer lifespan makes females worth more.and some times the die by lak of food

What is the food chain for a tarantula?

Tarantulas eat their food by eating other creatures, normally bigger than them because that's what tarantuls are like. For example, they usually eat birds and lizards which of course are much bigger than themselves. They also sometimes eat insects and if it is a female tarantula, tey eat their 'husband'.

Is a Chilean Rose Haired Tarantula venomous?

All but one species of spider has toxic venom, but hardly any of them give medically significant bites to humans.

The venom of the Chilean Rose Haired Tarantula is not a medically significant threat to humans. They do have long fangs that might penetrate a human's skin by as much as 1/4 inch. So bites should be treated like any other puncture wound, and watched for signs of infection.

Scientists are investigating the venom of this spider for the possibility that one or more of its components might be useful in the treatment of certain kinds of heart disease. What nature develops for one purpose sometimes turns out to have other useful qualities.

What colour are tarantula's eyes?

Tarantula eyes are located towards the front and middle of their head. There are 8 and they are tiny and black and in a group. Even though they have many eyes, they really only see light and shadow and rely more on vibrations and chemical senses for movement and food hunting.