The Chilean Tarantula
The Chilean tarantula is also known as the Chilean rose tarantula, Chilean rose hair tarantula, Chilean fire tarantula and Chilean flame tarantula. They measure approximately five inches and are not typically aggressive toward humans. However, Chilean tarantulas will attack when provoked and their bite can be extremely painful. Chilean tarantulas have urticating hairs, which cause skin irritation when touched.
Crickets are the Chilean tarantula's favorite prey. They may also consume cockroaches and young mice. Unlike other spider species, Chilean tarantulas do not construct webs to catch prey. Rather, they hunt their food. They also do not tend to burrow, as many other tarantula species do. Chilean tarantulas may live for up to 20 years.