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As most New World Tarantulas, this species lacks potent venom. Although their venom has been analyzed, and the toxin Gitx1 was found. The effects of this toxin in mice ranges from rotating movements, disorientation and paralysis, to complete paralysis and death. Depending on the amount of the toxin inserted. [3]
Ephebopus uatuman also known as the emerald skeleton tarantula, is a tarantula native to Brazil. [1] It was first described by Lucas, Silva and Bertani in 1992. It is named after the Uatuman River .
They normally grow to a legspan of 10 to 15 centimetres (3.9 to 5.9 in). Most live in burrows, though E. murinus spends an adolescent stage living in trees. Like many other New World tarantulas, these spiders will brush urticating hairs from their bodies as a defense against potential predation.
Davus fasciatus, commonly known as the Costa Rican tiger rump, is a species of a new-world tarantula native to Costa Rica.This is a terrestrial species with a maximum legspan of 12 centimetres (4.7 in), which makes it a rather small tarantula species, yet it is one of the largest of its genus.
Although like most new world tarantulas it possesses urticating hairs, if provoked, they would much rather flee than attack. Their venom is not as irritating as many other species of tarantulas. The Brazilian black is a slow grower, taking up to eight years to reach maturity, reaching up to 18 cm (7 in).
Grammostola alticeps (known as Brazilian greysmoke spider in the pet industry) is a New World spider in the tarantula family (Theraphosidae). It is endemic to Uruguay , Paraguay , and Brazil . [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Rarely for tarantulas, N. incei is known to live communally and cannibalism is rare except for times of extreme hunger. [2] Like most New World species, the venom of N. incei is considered to be mild and comparable to a bee sting, however no research has confirmed this. [2] [4] This species has a golden carapace and its abdomen is striped.
Like all Old World tarantulas, spiders in the genus Cyriopagopus lack the urticating hairs found in their New World counterparts, [7] hence use biting as a primary means of both attack and defence. Some Cyriopagopus species are among those reported to have more toxic venom. Although bites may cause severe pain and a range of other effects, no ...