TARANTULA

Identification, Facts, & Control

Latin Name

Theraphosidae

Appearance

Tarantula.jpg 1-1/4" to 4" in size hairy brown to brownish black

Tarantula

Tarantulas are very large in size. They are native to the southwest. Their body alone is about 1-1/4" to 4" in size, including extended legs. Tarantulas normally are hairy brown to brownish black. They live in holes in ground and under rocks that they line with silk. They look ferocious, but are practically harmless. You can commonly find tarantula sold as pets sold as pets. They live to be l0 to 20 years old. Males are common seen in fall searching for mates.

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