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1. www.britannica.com › explore › savingearthA Few Words in Defense of Tarantulas | Saving Earth ...

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   But for all their beneficial work, tarantulas have always gotten a bad rap. The spider takes its name from the pleasant southern Italian port city of Taranto, an ancient Greek colony that retained some of the customs of Magna Graecia, the “Greater Greece” of antiquity, until modern times.

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2. tomsbigspiders.com › 2015/08/15 › the-best-and-mostThe Best (and Most Ridiculous!) Tarantula Myths | Tom's Big ...

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   Aug 15, 2015 · I don’t like for Ts to get a bad rap, but all tarantulas have fangs, and many species aren’t shy about using them. Will all of them bite? No. Some are quite docile. However, the potential is always there. “All tarantulas sold in pet stores legally have to be de-venomed.” Unfortunately, this one pops up a lot.

3. www.news9.com › story › 6513a4b1c4cb560712ce5165Expert Dispels Myths About Tarantulas Amid Mating Season - News 9

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   Sep 26, 2023 · A spider-expert shares why these crawly creatures actually do more good than harm, despite their bad rap. Tuesday, September 26th 2023, 10:39 pm. By: News 9. Spiders may not be our...

4. animals.howstuffworks.com › arachnids › tarantulasThe Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary | HowStuffWorks

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Tarantulas have a bad rap because of their size, but this family of hairy spiders doesn't want to take over the world. Believe me, they've had plenty of time to try.

5. www.tarantulafacts.info › why-are-tarantulas-importantWhy Are Tarantulas Important? Discover 7 Fascinating Reasons

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   Aug 10, 2024 · Tarantulas often get a bad rap because of their large size and hairy appearance, but did you know that they play a crucial role in the environment? These fascinating creatures are more than just spooky spiders; they are important predators, helping to balance ecosystems, and contribute to scientific research.

6. factsanddetails.com › world › cat52TARANTULAS, THEIR VENOM, TOXIC HAIRS, AND EATING AND HUNTING THEM

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   Tarantulas have also gotten a bad rap in films. The 1955 film “Tarantula” featured hundred-foot-tall beasts that ate cattle and crushed houses and were "more terrifying than any known horror to man." The desert town menaced by the spiders was eventually rescued by an air force pilot played by Clint Eastwood who drops napalm on them.

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   Why do tarantulas have a bad rap?

   • Tarantulas have a bad rap because of their size, but this family of hairy spiders doesn't want to take over the world. Believe me, they've had plenty of time to try. The name tarantula tarantula">is derived from wolf spiders which were found in the Taranto seaport of Italy in medieval times.

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   Are tarantulas bad?

   • But for all their beneficial work, tarantulas have always gotten a bad rap. The spider takes its name from the pleasant southern Italian port city of Taranto, an ancient Greek colony that retained some of the customs of Magna Graecia, the “Greater Greece” of antiquity, until modern times.

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   Are tarantulas aggressive?

   • Contrary to the rumor, tarantulas are not aggressive creatures that will chase you across a room to inflict harm. Some species may be quicker to bite, but tarantulas do not have a reputation for being vicious.

   The Best (and Most Ridiculous!) Tarantula Myths - Tom's Big Spiders

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   Why do tarantulas make a hissing sound?

   • When threatened by natural enemies, the tarantula is able to rub its thick hairs together to make a hissing sound that's meant to warn the other species to back off before a fight. How Are Tarantulas Different From Other Spiders?

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   Do tarantulas have fangs?

   • "A tarantula's fangs are situated differently than most spiders — they are mostly downward-pointing and mostly parallel with respect to each other — in other spiders, the fangs are more 'pincer-like,'" says Dr. Brent Hendrixson, a biology professor at Millsaps College.

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   Do tarantulas bite?

   • Larger tarantula species tend to have more mild venom. Tarantula bites will be painful, similar to a wasp sting, but won't cause long lasting or dangerous effects unless a specific allergic reaction occurs. Tarantulas also tend not to be aggressive to humans and typically won't bite unless provoked.

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8. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › articleLove in the Time of Tarantulas: New Spider Shocks Scientists

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   Jun 29, 2016 · “Tarantulas get a really bad rap, but they are really valuable to our ecosystems,” Sewlal adds.