Tarantula Near The El Paso Museum Of Archaeology

Tarantula near the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. Most tarantulas are not poisonous, and despite the size of this spider, its bite is no worse than getting a bee sting. If a tarantula bites you, wash the area where you were bitten and apply an antiseptic ointment.Tarantulas (Mygalomorphs) are the largest species of spiders in the world. Although many people consider tarantulas to be hairy and scary, it may surprise you to know that some people love them so much that they keep them as pets, and some people even eat them for dinner. http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Tarantula-Spider

Area: Northeast / Franklin Mountains

Source: El Paso Museum of Archaeology

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