<i>Theraphosidae</i>, Tarantula
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Theraphosidae, Tarantula

Theraphosidae, Tarantula

Movies and television shows have given tarantulas—the largest spiders in the world—an undeserved reputation as aggressive and dangerous. A bit from a tarantula is not common. It may be painful, but the venom from these spiders is highly unlikely to cause any notable reaction.
29° 57′ 7.658″ N 90° 3′ 58.618″ W, 14m

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