Rose Hair Tarantula
Rose hair tarantulas, also known as Chilean rose hair tarantulas and Chilean common tarantulas, exhibit a number of colorations. These colorations may be due to different developmental stages or to rose hair tarantula subspecies. They measure approximately five inches in size and their bodies are covered in hair.
Although they are venomous spiders, rose hair tarantulas only bite when provoked. Tarantulas often warn attackers prior to biting by rearing up onto their back legs. If the threat continues to advance, the rose hair tarantula will release urticating hairs. The pain caused by a tarantula bite is often compared to that of a bee sting. However, some individuals experience allergic reactions to venom. Medical attention should be sought if severe symptoms result.
These tarantulas are inactive unless they are seeking food or water. Like other tarantula species, rose hair tarantulas do not spin webs to trap prey or as dwelling places. They also do not commonly burrow. Instead, rose hair tarantulas remain atop perches and retreat when they perceive danger. Their diets consist of insects, other spiders, small mammals and lizards.
