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What kind of tarantula is this?
Copyright © 2008 Enrique Hernandez-Perez

What kind of tarantula is this?
miami, Florida, USA
May 30, 2008
Size: big
I found this tarantula after a rain in my backyard, it was very quick and jumps a lot. I don't know much about tarantulas but it's really looks like one of them to me. Is this a dangerous one? I have kids in my house, should I do something about it?
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Contributed by Enrique Hernandez-Perez on 9 June, 2008 - 10:52am
Last updated 9 October, 2008 - 9:29pm

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… john and jane balaban, 9 October, 2008 - 9:29pm login or register to post comments

I'm not certain what tarantul
I'm not certain what tarantula this is, but there are no dangerous tarantulas.

Their bite is no worse than a bee sting, and they do not bite unless provoked. You should also take care not to handle them as some have hairs that can irritate the skin and eyes.
… Jebus31, 9 June, 2008 - 3:29pm login or register to post comments

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