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Hairy Tarantula Facts

Tarantulas are the world's biggest spiders. Deserts, rainforests, and grasslands are their primary habitats. Except for Antarctica, they can be found on every continent. Tarantulas come in over 800 different species. Some species have become endangered as a result of habitat loss, climate change, and the collection of tarantulas for sale as pets. Interesting Tarantula Facts:  Tarantulas may be as tiny as a fingernail or as big as a dinner plate in size. Tarantulas are hairy spiders with eight legs and two fangs. They have eight eyes, however they have poor vision. Although tarantulas may bite, they do not generate enough poison to harm a man. Its bite resembles that of a wasp. Insects, tiny lizards, and even birds are eaten by tarantulas. Because they can't chew, they inject digestive fluids into their prey and wait for the meal to convert into juice. The mouth of a tarantula is fashioned like a straw, and it can readily suck liquid food. Tarantula has many foes. Snakes, lizard...