Tarantula
by Mitch Spence
Title
Tarantula
Artist
Mitch Spence
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The image makes it easy to see the fascinating detail of this much maligned arachnid. Although they are often feared, most are harmless to humans, and while their bite is painful, the venom is often less powerful than that of a bee. Tarantulas belonging to the Theraphosidae family of spiders, of which approximately 900 species have been identified. Tarantulas of various species occur throughout the United States, in Central America, and throughout South America. Other species occur variously throughout Africa, much of Asia and all of Australia. In Europe, some species occur in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy, and Cyprus. The spiders are commonly kept as pets and become quite tame and accustomed to being touched.
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January 1st, 2016
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