Spider Research

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Spiders

Physical Characteristics

Markings, camouflage,

colors

Size

coverings

body parts

Behaviors

What it eats,

how it hunts

How it protects

itself

adaptations for survival

Habitat

Where in the world

type of environment

shelter

Physical Characteristics Habitat

Behaviors

GoliathTarantula

Physical Characteristics Habitat

Behaviors

GoliathTarantula

hair on their bodies, abdomens, and legs

can have a leg span of up to 30 cm (12 in) and can weigh over 170 g (6.0 oz)

fangs large enough to break the skin of a human

venom in their fangs bite when

threatened

venom is relatively harmless: comparable to a wasp's sting

when threatened, they rub their abdomen with their hind legs and release hairs that irritate the skin and mucous membranes

diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates

have been seen feeding on rodents, frogs, lizards, bats and even deadly venomous snakes.

native to the rain forest regions of northern South America

found commonly in marshy or swampy areas, usually living in burrows that they have dug or which have been abandoned by other burrowing creatures.

Colors range from dark to light brown with faint markings on the legs

Physical Characteristics Habitat

Behaviors

GoliathTarantula

hair on their bodies, abdomens, and legs

can have a leg span of up to 30 cm (12 in) and can weigh over 170 g (6.0 oz)

fangs large enough to break the skin of a human

venom in their fangs bite when

threatened

venom is relatively harmless: comparable to a wasp's sting

when threatened, they rub their abdomen with their hind legs and release hairs that irritate the skin and mucous membranes

diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates

have been seen feeding on rodents, frogs, lizards, bats and even deadly venomous snakes.

native to the rain forest regions of northern South America

found commonly in marshy or swampy areas, usually living in burrows that they have dug or which have been abandoned by other burrowing creatures.

Colors range from dark to light brown with faint markings on the legs

Goliath Tarantula

Physical Characteristics

Markings, camouflage,

colors

Size

coverings

body parts

Behaviors

What it eats,

how it hunts

How it protects

itself

adaptations for survival

Habitat

Where in the world

type of environment

shelter

Goliath Tarantula

Physical Characteristics

Behaviors Habitat

hair on their bodies, abdomens, and legs

can have a leg span of up to 30 cm (12 in) and can weigh over 170 g (6.0 oz)

fangs large enough to break the skin of a human

venom in their fangs

venom is relatively harmless: comparable to a wasp's sting

Colors range from dark to light brown with faint markings on the legs

bite when threatened

when threatened, they rub their abdomen with their hind legs and release hairs that irritate the skin and mucous membranes

diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates

have been seen feeding on rodents, frogs, lizards, bats and even deadly venomous snakes.

native to the rain forest regions of northern South America

found commonly in marshy or swampy areas, usually living in burrows that they have dug or which have been abandoned by other burrowing creatures.

can have a leg span of up to 30 cm (12 in) and can weigh over 170 g (6.0 oz)

fangs large enough to break skin of a human

venom in their fangs

venom is fairly harmless: like a wasp's sting

Colors dark to light brown with markings on the legs

hair on their bodies, abdomen, and legsbite when threatened

when threatened, rub their abdomen with hind legs and release hairs that irritate the skin and mucous membranes

diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates

have been seen feeding on rodents, frogs, lizards, bats and deadly venomous snakes.

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Physical Characteristics

Behaviors Habitats

Tarantulas are one of the worlds largest spider species and the Goliath Tarantula is the largest of the tarantulas. Although they are not native to Texas, Goliath Tarantulas are fascinating creatures to study and have many interesting characteristics and behaviors.

native to the rain forest regions of northern South America

commonly in marshy or swampy areas, living in burrows that they have dug or which have been abandoned by other burrowing creatures.

Although they look menacing, Goliath Tarantulas are not a threat to humans. They are an important part of the food chain in the South American ecosystem. Their huge size and interesting behaviors make them a favorite spider to study.

In addition to their physical characteristics, tarantulas have some interesting behaviors

Although some Goliath Tarantulas can be found here in captivity, they do not live here in the wild.

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