Tarantula Photo :
Tarantula Photo
Tarantula anatomy :
Tarantula anatomy Tarantulas are hairy and large spiders
They have 8 legs and 2 big fangs
Tarantulas vary in color, but usually are brown
Female tarantulas can live up to 30 years
Male tarantulas can live up to 12 years
Tarantula anatomy :
Tarantula anatomy
Interesting Facts :
Interesting Facts The name tarantula comes from the town of Taranto in Spain
Even if they are big, tarantulas are not dangerous for people
Some of them can be as big as a dinner plate
Tarantulas don’t use webs
Tarantula Reproduction :
Tarantula Reproduction Female Tarantulas deposit 50 to 2000 eggs
They protect egg sac for 6 to 7 weeks
During this time that become very aggressive to protect the eggs
After hatching, baby spiders stay in the nest for some time after before leaving
Tarantula Habitat :
Tarantula Habitat Tarantulas leave in rainforest and desserts
They prefer warm climate and are found in South America, Africa, Southern Asia, Australia
They mostly eat insects, lizards or other small animals
Crickets are the most common food
Tarantula Photo :
Tarantula Photo