Arthropod protein source

The largest spider in the world - a tarantula Goliath birdeater. Torso of a handsome size of saucers (9 cm), and in view of the legs - up to 25 cm.

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Among the Guinness World Records has a champion among the spiders of this species found in Venezuela. Its scope paws - 28 cm.



Arthropod color dark brown, and foot cover hairs. Meet this spider can be in the South American tropics.



According to legend, the travelers from Europe first saw diners a bird, hence the name. But nourishes and Goliath birdeater lizards, frogs, small rodents and small snakes. Weight spider is about 120 g



Previously believed that poison tarantula very dangerous, but recent experiments have proved the opposite.



Effect of their venom is comparable with sleeping pills or painkillers. The poison causes a reaction that resembles a bee sting. Jaws Theraphosa quite strong and it is able to bite through human skin, but he just bites defensively without injecting venom.



But people can feast on tarantulas - Indians anciently revered them as a delicacy. Even the eggs of this spider is extremely tasty.



The life expectancy of females Terrafozy Blond - from 15 to 25 years, and males are much smaller - just under 6 years.

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