Here's few more of my Aphonopelma tarantulas. Most are from Arizona and a few locally here from Texas and also Oklahoma. I have previously stated these are mostly docile and not prone to bite but, any of these have the ability to bite and all are venomous. A bite can sometimes be "dry" in which no venom is injected, but even if envenomated the reaction is usually no more severe than a bee sting. However, anyone that has an allergy to bees or wasp can also have a serious reaction to tarantula venom.
Many tarantulas also have urticating hairs. These cover the abdomen of most T's and are used as a defense against predators. These fine hairs are kicked by the back legs and come off in a cloud that can get in the nose, eyes, or mouth of a potential enemy causing burning and inflammation. Exposure of these hairs to human skin can cause extreme itching that last for days and can be uncomfortable.
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