102 Images and Stock Photos

Camouflaged California Tarantula male adult looking for a female during mating season. Joseph Grant County Park, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

Wild California Tarantula, genus Aphonopelma, in Defensive Posture

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden

Tarantula spider on yellow road sign indicating possible crossings in this desert vicinity. Tarantulas are large hairy arachnids belonging to the family Theraphosidae - some growing up to 12 inches across. They are invertebrates that rely on exoskeletons for muscular support. Tarantulas mainly eat insects and other arthropods, using ambush as their method of capture. The largest tarantulas can kill lizards, mice, birds and small snakes. Two venom glands protrude in front of the forward legs that vent through fangs. The hollow fangs inject venom into prey, or as a defense mechanism. In defense, the animal will raise up on back legs as a counter-threat. Generally, a tarantula bite does not pose a serious threat to humans, however painful it may be - although occasionally infections will occur. Some of the body hairs can be shed - also as a defense mechanism - the hairs are irritating to the recipient. Other hairs on the legs aid in climbing. The resident species suggested on the sign is Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blonde tarantula, or Mexican blonde tarantula. Sedona, Arizona, 2012.

Texas Brown Tarantula Aphonopelma hentzi (Girard)

Aphonopelma hentzi, the Texas Brown tarantula, (also known as Oklahoma Brown tarantula or Missouri tarantula)

Juvenile Western Desert Tarantula

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden

Restrained Pink Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) in Montecito, CA. Native to Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

male with spider on shoulders isolated on white background. frightened young man has phobia, he is afraid of exotic insects and mammals

Desert Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma Chalcodes) on a rock

Desert Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma Chalcodes) on a rock

Hiking along the Rio Grande in Big Bend, National Park, Texas

Hiking along the Rio Grande in Big Bend, National Park, Texas

Desert Tarantula, or California Tarantula male; Aphonopelma iodius; Arthropoda, Arachnida, Theraphosidae; White Mountains in California, eyes.

Western Desert Tarantula - Juvenile male

A detailed close-up of a spider on a green surface highlights its intricate patterns and textures, showcasing the often-unseen beauty of insects in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Brazilian bird-eating spider tarantula

Desert Tarantula, or California Tarantula male; Aphonopelma iodius; Arthropoda, Arachnida, Theraphosidae; White Mountains in California

Desert Tarantula, or California Tarantula male; Aphonopelma iodius; Arthropoda, Arachnida, Theraphosidae; White Mountains in California

Desert Tarantula, or California Tarantula male; Aphonopelma iodius; Arthropoda, Arachnida, Theraphosidae; White Mountains in California

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden

Tarantula, Aphonopelma chamberlini. San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA.

man is quietly horrified that a huge spider is crawling across his body on t-shirt, white background, isolated

Taranchula crossing the street in Big Bend National Park

Taranchula crossing the street in Big Bend National Park

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula on the wall

Big spider tarantula aphonopelma seemanni in all its glory

Asian species Spider Tarantula the scientific name is Haplopelma minax Theraphosidae Haplopelma on white background

Desert Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma Chalcodes) on a rock

Big spider tarantula aphonopelma seemanni in all its glory

Big spider tarantula aphonopelma seemanni in all its glory

Big spider tarantula aphonopelma seemanni in all its glory

Big spider tarantula aphonopelma seemanni in all its glory

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden

Brown Aphonopelma tarantula at the garden