Brachypelma smithi
Brachypelma smithi
The Mexican red-knee tarantula spends most of its life inside a burrow, emerging mainly at dusk to hunt insects and other small animals. It is a shy species that, when threatened, usually relies on defensive displays or flicks the irritating hairs from its abdomen rather than biting. Illegal collection for the pet trade and habitat loss have contributed to the decline of some wild populations.
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Lives in Central America
Fun Fact
The name “tarantula” originated in the late 15th century in Taranto, where it was used to refer to a small spider, Lycosa tarantula, whose bite was believed to cause an illness that could be cured by jumping and dancing.
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