Learn more with these intriguing tarantula facts. ... Mammalian hair is mainly made of keratin, while arthropod setae consists largely of chitin. 4. Some Fling Barbed Bristles as Weapons .

"Tarantula" now generally refers to members of Theraphosidae, a family of about 900 species worldwide. ... American tarantulas' hair is more dangerous to people than their bites.

It's tarantula mating season in southeastern Colorado. Here's what to know about the love lives of tarantulas and other spiders, their role in the ecosystem and whether their bites are dangerous.

Tarantula Facts. References. By Jessie Szalay published 24 December 2014 When you purchase through links on our site, ... Some notable species of tarantula are: Chilean Rose Hair ...

Eight strange but true spider facts November 28, 2014. Michael Miller and Micaela Jemison. Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Photo by: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo) 1. Some male spiders just ...

Here are some facts from The Tarantula Collective, a website that provides resources, care guides and community forums for tarantula enthusiasts. Nocturnal hunters: Arizona blonde tarantulas are ...

A baby tarantula lost all hair on its rear, leaving a bare, pink bottom. It was due to stress of being trafficked. Experts named it 'Lil Kim' after the rapper who has sported pink hair in the past.

According to the study, the secret behind the electric blue tarantula’s wild color comes from the unique structure of their hair and not from a presence of blue pigment.

European wolf spiders found near the Italian city of Taranto were the first to be called tarantulas. Their venom doesn’t affect humans, but from the 11th century into the 17th, people thought it ...