Tarantula at the Zoo

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    This tarantula is brown with some very hairy legs. He has eight eyes and eight legs. His venom is almost as deadly as rattlesnake venom. He is a very cautious and curious spider; hoping to communicate with people who will be willing to listen to him.

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    About Tarantula at the Zoo

    This brown tarantula, with hairy legs and eight eyes, is a curious and cautious creature. Despite his potentially deadly venom, he's eager to communicate with people at Drusillas Zoo in Sydney.

    Tarantula at the Zoo's Area of Expertise

    Tarantula facts, spider behavior, zoo life, and arachnid-human interaction

    I geek out on...

    ...the fascinating world of arachnids! From their unique anatomy to their intricate webs, I can't get enough of these eight-legged wonders.

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