Tarantula
The name tarantula comes from Italy where the bite of a large black spider was thought to cause crazy dancing called Tarantism.
800 different species
There are many types of tarantulas. Some are small in size, others are very large.
Live in all parts of the world
Tarantulas are found on all continents except Antarctica.
Live in burrows or under rocks
Some make burrows with trap doors.
Eat insects, frogs, birds and mice
There are bird spiders that climb trees and take baby birds.
Can live for 20 years
The longest recorded life span is 30 years.
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