- [Narrator] With a head of hair that can literally stun,
this is the curly hair tarantula.
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The unusual hairs on the curly hair tarantula are
both its most distinguishing feature and its best weapon.
When threatened, it will kick hairs off its abdomen
that blind looming predators.
Found throughout Central America, this burrowing species
is found in scrubland.
Nocturnal by nature, the curly hair tarantula is an
opportunistic hunter, ready to eat whatever passes by.
This spider has extremely poor eyesight, but at the end
of its legs are receptors that are sensitive to smell,
taste and vibration.
Once the tarantula detects its prey, it injects
paralyzing venom through two hollowed fangs.
Despite their popularity in the insect pet trade,
wild curly hair tarantulas are at risk due to habitat
loss in Central America.
This is the curly hair tarantula.
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