Name: This Tarantula's Curly Hair is a Weapon In Disguise
Uploaded: 2019-04-21T05:56:29.000Z
Duration: 1 min 21 s
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- [Narrator] With a head of hair that can literally stun,

The unusual hairs on the curly hair tarantula are

both its most distinguishing feature and its best weapon.

When threatened, it will kick hairs off its abdomen

Found throughout Central America, this burrowing species

Nocturnal by nature, the curly hair tarantula is an

opportunistic hunter, ready to eat whatever passes by.

This spider has extremely poor eyesight, but at the end

of its legs are receptors that are sensitive to smell,

Once the tarantula detects its prey, it injects

paralyzing venom through two hollowed fangs.

Despite their popularity in the insect pet trade,

wild curly hair tarantulas are at risk due to habitat