Despite their intimidating appearance, tarantulas are surprisingly fragile. In this YouTube video, a veterinarian cares for a ...

Tarantulas possess trichobothria, specialized sensory hairs on their legs and bodies that help them detect their surroundings ...

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Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. ... they molt or shed their outer shell (old exoskeleton). To do this, they have to expand and contract their bodies.

A tarantula running with six legs, after losing the left front and right rear legs (slowed to 6% of normal speed). CREDIT Hsieh Lab. Next, the team allowed enough time for the tarantulas to regrow ...

Here's what to know about the Arizona blonde tarantula, ... Additionally, during molting, they spin a silk mat on the ground to provide a soft surface for shedding their exoskeleton.