Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 10月25日 23時14分

As their name suggests, Chilean rose tarantulas are native to the desert and scrub regions of Chile. Adults can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) and females have been known to live for more than 20 years. Their entire body is covered in rosy hairs, which serve as their most important sensory inputs. Certain hairs contain temperature or smell receptors, while others are able to detect airborne vibrations. These tarantulas are capable of launching the barbed hairs on their underbelly toward predators which can cause burning and irritation (especially when breathed in) and buy them time to escape. Though they come suited with these defenses, Chilean rose tarantulas are known to be docile and usually first resort to fleeing and hiding when threatened.
This tarantula was photographed at @lincolnchildrenszoo in Nebraska.
For a video of this tarantula, check out @ナショナルジオグラフィック!
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