Tarantulas

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1. Tarantulas are able to live in all but one of the following climates: Arctic Tropical Desert Subtropical

2. Besides its use as a sensory apparatus, what is another purpose of the hair on a tarantula's body? Defense Attracting mates Warmth Marking territory

3. There are basically two types of these spiders, the 'terrestrial' or ground-dwelling tarantulas and this type: Alpine Aquatic Arboreal Social

4. Female tarantulas are blessed with a lifespan that is longer than most arachnoid species. About how long can one live under ideal conditions? 1-5 years 20 years or more 6-10 years 10-20 years

5. While juvenile tarantulas are victim to such predators as preying mantises, scorpions and other spiders, the main predator of the adult tarantula is this: Hornet Beetle Mosquito Wasp

6. For many people starting out in having a pet tarantula, this mild species would be an excellent start: African King Baboon Venezuelan Sun Tiger Chilean Rose Sri Lankan Ornamental

7. For most humans, being bitten by a tarantula means: Instant death Bedridden for a day or so Hospitalization Nothing worse than a bee sting

8. How do tarantulas find their food? Sight Heat Smell Vibrations

9. By and large (no pun intended), the largest tarantula, and largest spider overall, is Theraphosa blondi. It is also known as __________ . Cobalt Blue Mexican Bloodleg Thai Tiger Goliath Bird-eater

10. Tarantulas can build webs. True False

11. Most tarantulas can live in colonies. True False

12. Adult tarantulas MUST do this at least once a year: Exercise spinnarets Molt Shed some hair Hibernate

13. The most common medical crisis for any pet tarantula is this: Dehydration Eating accidents Falling Mating accidents

14. In lieu of a web, tarantulas like this for a shelter: Burrow Old tire Shell Bird's nest

15. Tarantulas do not need water, as they obtain moisture from their victims. True False