The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder (Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as …

Dec 6, 2025 · A tarantula is any of more than 1,000 species and some 160 genera of hairy and generally large spiders, especially those found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and …

Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world, constituting the family Theraphosidae. They are characterized by notably hairy bodies and legs, a sight that often freaks people out. …

Apr 28, 2025 · Tarantulas are some of the most fascinating spiders in the world. With their large size, striking colors, and unique behaviors, they have captured the interest of pet owners and …

Jul 16, 2025 · Tarantulas – more accurately called theraphosids – are large spiders with a fearsome reputation. Danniella Sherwood from the Natural History Museum explains all you …

Mar 4, 2025 · Learn about tarantulas, find out how painful a tarantula bite is, what happens if you're bitten, and how to treat them.

Jan 28, 2025 · Known for their large, hairy appearance, tarantulas tend to evoke fear, yet they can also be docile and come in a surprising variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Tarantulas are …

Tarantulas have two body parts (the cephalothorax and the abdomen), eight walking legs and two pedipalps that are used for touching and moving prey. Tarantulas are very sensitive to …

Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs. But these spiders are harmless to humans (except for a painful bite), and their mild venom is weaker …

Apr 26, 2017 · One of the species that best embodies this relationship between life and death is the desert tarantula, Aphonopelma iodium. Tarantulas, the largest spiders in North America, …