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Large poisonous arachnid

A tarantula is a species arachnid, poisonous, much larger than typical spiders, some reaching 30 cm long. Among its main physical signs, to those already mentioned are added, a thorax with very characteristic hair, abdomen colorful rounded, the back is black while the belly is red, meanwhile, its legs also stand out for how solid and important they are.

Natives of the Italian town of Taranto

The denomination that receives this large arachnid is not capricious or casual but responds to its origin. The word comes from the Latin language and at the same time derives from another: Tarentum or Taranto, as a location Italian, precisely from this geographical place the tarantulas are native and that is why it has been decided to call them that way. The weather predominant in this area generates a habitatideal for these spiders.

Habitat and life span

Caves and rocks are the places that these critters choose when it comes to taking shelter and developing. Their life is not too long, they usually live about four years, in the case of females, while the male lives much less time, about two years nothing more.

Its sting is not fatal to people

While not fatal, a tarantula bite complicates the Health of the person attacked since it usually triggers a great swelling in the affected area, however, it is impossible for someone to die from this bite. Although in ancient times there were many fears and beliefs that the tarantula could kill with its venom, today we know for sure that this is not the case.
It even had believe that if a person suffered the bite of this arachnid he could suffer a picture of agitation with convulsions, but again none of this is correct or true. These are just popular myths without a base.

Poison, the main weapon against its prey

Now, for those who if the poison of the tarantula is fatal, it is for their prey, more precisely for insects and rodents that become their main food. It is this poison that allows them to hunt and feed.