Want a pet? The Chilean Rose Tarantula is actually one of the South American animals that you *can* bring into your own home. In fact, they are they most common type of spider sold as a pet throughout the world due to the fact that there are MANY of them — and the fact that they are exported cheaply out of Chile.
One thing to be careful of, though, and we aren’t sure how this works. But apparently a man was hospitalized after having Chilean Rose Tarantula actually THROW hairs — like spears — into the man’s eye while he was cleaning its cage. So, these spiders, usually very docile and seemingly harmless, can launch their spider hairs like projectiles. Definitely an interesting defense mechanism.
lot of hair on this south american animal
Apparently the spider will quickly rub one of his legs against his abdomen to flick several hairs at what it considers to be an adversary. They shoot off like tiny, sharp javelins. Apparently this man STILL has the spider hairs lodged in his cornea. They are too small to be removed, yet large enough to be extremely uncomfortable.
So, while they would seem to be great pets, you’d want to think twice before obtaining one from the pet store. Or at the very least you’re going to want to wear protective goggles while cleaning its cage.
This South American Animal is actually a very hairy spider, and I suppose, can afford to lose a few of its hairs. It normally feeds on small bugs like crickets,
beetles, cockroaches, and moths. It *CAN*, though, grab hold of creatures that you wouldn’t think it’d be able to handle. Like … a mouse. Yep, these spiders have been known to take down and ingest mice over time.
Another interesting fact with the Chilean Rose Tarantula is its long life-span. This spider can live for over 15 years.. occasionally over 20 years! So, if you want it for a pet, get used to having it around for a good portion of your life.
They are desert animals and are found in the desert regions of Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. There seem to be a lot of them — it would seem that they are able to reproduce at a rapid rate.
This is definitely one of the more interesting — if not one of the ugliest — of the south american creatures.