Brazilian whiteknee tarantula

Sức mạnh nọc độc

Vết cắn

Nọc độc thoát ra qua răng nanh hoặc răng khi nó cắn.

Nọc độc của nó gây ra gì?

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

Nó nguy hiểm thế nào với con người?

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

Nó làm gì khi sợ?

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