Brazilian whiteknee tarantula

Siła jadu

Ugryzienia

Jad wydostaje się przez kły lub zęby, gdy zwierzę gryzie.

Jak działa jego jad?

The venom is not considered medically significant. Because this tarantula is large, its bite can still cause tissue damage. It bites mainly when provoked, and it defends itself first with urticating hairs, which are fine hairs that irritate human skin.1

Jak bardzo jest niebezpieczne dla ludzi?

Its venom is not considered medically significant, but its large size means a bite can cause tissue damage. Its urticating hairs can also be quite irritating to human skin.1

Co robi, gdy się boi?

It is usually somewhat defensive and flicks urticating hairs at threats. Biting is typically not its first line of defence.1