The most famous and dangerous spiders in Russia. What is the largest spider in the world? What does a small spider look like?

The largest spiders are the tarantulas of the teraphosa Blond, whose body length can reach 9 cm, and the leg span can be up to 25 cm.

The smallest spiders Patu digua reaches only 0.37 mm.

Spiders rarely cause sympathy for anyone, mostly they are afraid. Among the most amazing spiders there are those who can change color, or walk on water, or have a unique pattern, or are able to be reborn after their disappearance. Thanks to the compiled list of the most amazing spiders on the planet, everyone can get acquainted with these unique creatures.

spider crab

This truly unique animal got its name precisely because, like crabs, they can move not only sideways, but also back and forth. These spiders are also known for their ability to change color, which also helps them blend in with the color of their environment. By the way, spiders that can change their color are not necessarily skilled hunters.

peacock spider

You'll need a magnifying glass to see the vibrant colors of this tiny jumping peacock spider, as this creature is only 5 millimeters long.

At the same time, all males have something like a multi-colored tail in the back - they spread it like peacocks, especially to attract females.

Spider Bagheera Kipling

Basically, representatives of the spider world are predators. But not this species, as Bagheera Kipling's spider is a vegetarian. In size, these creatures are no larger than a fingernail, so they must hide even from ants, since they live together in acacia trees. Kipling's Bagheera is the first most famous spider to survive on a plant-based diet. True, if necessary, spiders still resort to cannibalism.

sand spider

Of course, many arachnophobes may believe that there are plenty of spiders on the planet that can inspire fear, however, scientists continue to discover more and more new species. Yes, recently opened the new kind giant sand spider named Cerbalus aravensis. It is easy to agree that this eight-legged spider may well become the next hero of the "horror movie". This spider is about 13 centimeters in diameter - this is, of course, with legs, which is why it is believed that this is one of the most large spiders in the Middle East.

Researchers discovered this type of spider in the sands of one of the deserts of Israel - Samar. Due to the fact that very important mines are located in the desert, this new species is under the threat of extinction due to environmental damage - in the future. Today, scientists cannot say exactly how many individuals of this species are in nature.

Clubiona rosserae

The spider belongs to the araneomorph family. He has a truly unique resurrection experience. Previously it was believed that these spiders became extinct in England in areas of wetlands about 10 years ago, however, in September 2010 this species was again discovered. The spider was identified by Ian Dawson, a lover of spiders, who, in addition, discovered 10 more individuals of this species. Scientists have received hope that this population will be restored. But, as the wetlands of England disappear, the fate of these spiders is still in danger.

It is proved that the first spiders appeared on the planet close to 400 million years ago (order Araneae), descended from a crab-like ancestor. According to recent estimates, science now knows about 42 000 types of spiders.

Today we will talk about some famous and interesting types of spiders.

Particularly dangerous types of spiders

Karakurt (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus)

Known as the European or Mediterranean black widow. This species is commonly found throughout the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Southwest and Central Asia. The name L. lugubris is considered obsolete, although it is still frequently found in the literature. Even in Ancient Greece karakurt was well known for his dangerous bite. This spider species is black in color, similar to most other species of this genus (Latrodectus) and is identified by thirteen red spots that are found on its dorsal belly. The male karakurt has a relatively small size of 4-7 mm, but the female is much larger, her body length is 7-15 mm.

The karakurt mostly lives in the steppes and other grasslands and can be a serious problem in areas where grain is harvested by hand. Like all species of Latrodectus, the karakurt has a bite that is venomous and can be fatal to humans, causing death within minutes. After a bite of a karakurt, a person may feel severe pain in the limbs and abdomen. Typical symptoms include excessive sweating, vomiting, fever, and hypertension. Pain after a bite usually lasts 1-2 days, and other symptoms from 1 to 4 days. In Europe, bites have become very rare.

Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa)

There is a brown recluse spider in eastern Texas, in the western part of Georgia. Often this dangerous spider settles near human habitation, in the open air under rocks and bark, as well as in homes, schools, barns and barns. The brown recluse is about 12mm. He is brown and has a violin-shaped cephalothorax on his head. During the day, the recluse spider stays in some quiet place, such as in a closet, under furniture, or in some kind of outlet, coming out at night in search of food.

It feeds mainly on insects, injecting a venom into its prey that is hemolytic rather than neurotoxic. Its bite is classified from minor to serious and sometimes fatal. As of 1984, there have been at least 5 reported deaths from recluse mowing in the United States. After a bite, the toxins kill the cells surrounding the puncture, creating a black gangrenous spot. Often, the skin begins to peel away from the area around the wound, exposing the underlying tissues. Since such wounds heal slowly, they leave a very unpleasant scar.

Brazilian wandering spider (genus Phoneutria)

photo Leonel H. Baldoni

The Brazilian wandering spider also has a reputation as a dangerous spider. In many articles and even in some non-fiction books, these spiders are described as "extremely dangerous", "extremely aggressive" and "most toxic", "highly poisonous" or simply "deadly". There are also dozens of "true" field reports giving the impression that these spiders must be pure evil. But in fact, this is only half the truth.

Most Phoneutria species are quite large, and in fact the genus includes the largest known spiders in the world. With a total body length of about 5 cm and a leg length of about 18 cm, some species have record sizes. Speaking of these spiders, we should know that there are eight (valid) species with different genetics, geographical distribution, habitat preferences, biology, and the generalized information we find about wandering spiders may not be correct for some species in the genus.

There is no doubt that the venom of some species is highly effective on mammals, including humans. This species includes the Brazilian wandering spider. It is important to know that this spider, like many others, does not try to bite a person on purpose, but quite the opposite. For example, a spider that, seconds before it was disturbed, sat in a banana stalk, hiding from daylight, now accidentally ended up in the hands of a person. The natural reaction of a spider to such a situation is to bite. The Brazilian wandering spider lives in South and Central America. The bite of this particular wandering spider entails paralysis and suffocation.

Sydney funnel spider (Atrax robustus)

photo David Nixon

Found exclusively in Australia within a radius of 160 kilometers from Sydney, the especially dangerous Sydney funnel-web spider, as a rule, lives in lush ravines under rocks and fallen wood. He also lives in wet soil under houses, crevices in garden stones and compost bushes. Their white silk web is 20 to 60 cm long.

Males grow up to 25 mm in length, and females up to 35 mm. The Sydney funnel-web spider is a solitary animal, except during the mating season. The diet of this poisonous spider consists of beetles, cockroaches, insect larvae, snails from local lands, centipedes and occasionally frogs and other small vertebrates. In many ratings, the Sydney funnel-web spider is considered one of the deadliest in the world. He will attack without the slightest hesitation as soon as he suspects a threat. The spider has fangs that can easily pierce a human fingernail. Since his poison can refuse respiratory system, then you should immediately contact a medical institution.

Six-eyed sand spider (Sicarius hahni)

The six-eyed sand spider is a medium size found in deserts and other sandy places in southern Africa. It is believed that there are about 200,000 species of sand spiders. Fortunately, this spider, like the recluse spider, is very shy. However, toxicology studies have shown that its venom is the most poisonous of all spiders. The question arises as to the danger posed by the six-eyed sand spider. Although it rarely bites humans, its bite can cause severe bleeding, vascular and tissue destruction. But the biggest problem is that there is currently no antidote for the venom of the six-eyed sand spider and its bite is likely to be fatal. Luckily, this sand spider rarely comes into contact with humans, and even when it does, it usually doesn't bite.

Some famous and interesting types of spiders

Peacock Spider (Maratus volans)

Most great view a peacock spider can reach 76 mm - this is the size of an eraser on a simple pencil. Like many spiders, this species is venomous. But this does not mean that the peacock spider is dangerous to humans: its small jaws are so small that it is not even able to pierce our skin. The peacock spider stalks its prey like a lion. It lunges and destroys prey three or four times its own size.

Side walker spiders, or crab spiders (Thomisidae)

photo Allan Lance

The family of these interesting spiders includes 175 genera with 2103 species. Crab spiders got their name because of the ability to move sideways, like crabs, as well as forward and backward. Species from this family range in size from small to large - from 2 to 23 mm. There is a huge variety of colors and shapes. During the day, crab spiders are active, occupying flowers or other vegetation where they lure prey. Some species of crab spiders are even capable of changing color for several hours or even days to match the color of the petals of the flower in which they reside. Other species of the family seem to be covered with mud, which makes it difficult to detect them on the ground.

hunter kamchataya ( Dolomedes fimbriatus)

photo John Balcombe

A notable ability of a hunter of a limbed or dolomedes is its habitat and, accordingly, its diet. This spider lives near a reservoir and feeds on small fish, which is why it is often called a fish spider. Dolomedes is a large brown and white spider that has long, strong legs and an oval-shaped belly. The banded hunter is able to crawl down aquatic plants, and if he is in danger, he can remain under water for about an hour.

whip spider (Argyrodes colubrinus)

The whip spider rather resembles a thin twig and does not at all resemble its relatives. The species was named Сolubrinus, which means serpentine in translation. This is how nature created it for camouflage. Such a predator sits in a web, and the victim thinks that these are branches stuck to the cobweb and is not at all afraid of him.

Unique species among all spiders

Bagheera Kipling (Bagheera kiplingi)

Such a unique spider is a species called Kipling's Bagheera , that feeds exclusively on plant foods, when all the other spiders in the world are predators. This tropical view feeds on buds that grow on acacias. Bagheera Kipling is found in Mexico and Central America, has a length of 5-6 mm. This unique spider lives where it feeds, on acacia. It builds its nest on old leaves and other parts of the tree, where ant populations, which are also inhabitants of these trees, are relatively rare.

The smallest and largest spider

Patu digua - the smallest spider

Most little spider, which is known to science today is − Patu digua. It is almost impossible to see this spider with the naked eye, because its average size is 0.37 mm. It lives in West Africa on the Ivory Coast.

The world's largest spider Theraphosa blondi

The world's largest spider Theraphosa blondi- its leg span reaches 28 cm. There are some spiders that sometimes have a larger leg span, but they are noticeably inferior to him in size. Theraphosa blondi female reaches 100.4 mm and male 85 mm. The body of this spider is painted dark brown, and the legs are covered with a mass of reddish-brown hairs.

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Spiders live in houses. In some they are less common, in others they roam the rooms in whole flocks. Where do they come from and why do some houses attract and do not suit others? Necessity forces them to go to a person and hide under the roof of his house. They are looking for comfortable living conditions and food. More free lodgers appear in winter, or after an early cold snap. They are in no hurry to leave human habitation, from warm and comfortable cracks, from places where there are a lot of crumbs and other small insects to the cold after hibernation.

The house spider Tegenaria domestica is becoming less and less common in human dwellings.

Where did spiders come from

Previously, there was a belief that “a happy house is where spiders live,” and killing them will bring misfortune. AT Greek mythology, spiders are associated with beautiful girl- Arachnoy. She was considered a skilled weaver and competed in a weaving duel with the goddess Athena. Created a fabric equally beautiful with the goddess. The goddess, enraged by the success of the girl, forbade her to practice the craft. Desperate, Arachne committed suicide. But the goddess resurrected her in the form of a spider, and since that time Arachne has been weaving webs (the name in translation means spider).

Only a few species of arthropods like to live next to a person, but most often - a spider - haymaker, black house spider (attic) and gray (brownie). The web that is woven has a beautiful structured pattern.

Sometimes unusual individuals are noticed in houses, but they do not linger for a long time, getting into the house in winter, they examine the territory and leave, or they die from human hands. Where these vagabonds come from and why they leave, no one knows.

Arthropods appear at home with the onset of cold seasons, but they can accidentally get along with things, agricultural products and furniture. Living in the house is not dangerous to humans. They quietly and modestly weave a cobweb in the corner and do not climb into the eyes of a person, so you can not touch them. But only if they do not settle in colonies.

Arachne angered the goddess Athena with her skill

Spider and web in the house

Grandmothers believed that the cobweb woven in the house was a reliable amulet for the family. That spiders bring good luck to the house, and the cobweb repels everything hostile and attracts positive energy to the house, makes life happy.

Ancestors attributed healing properties and the ability to cure diseases to the web. It has long been proven that the web does not have healing properties, but the superstitions that have existed for many centuries are still strong.

The belief that killing a spider is inviting misfortune has lost its meaning, and in modern houses a web can only be found with a negligent and lazy hostess. But associated interesting stories can still be heard today. It happened that the spiders living in the house brightened up loneliness for the elderly, helped them cope with illnesses and became almost family members.

Spider in the house: friend or foe?

These are one of the most common creatures living in houses with people. If the sight of a spider hanging from the ceiling above your heads, or running across your living room doesn't scare you, is it worth considering paying attention and sheltering a few spiders?

They settle and live in houses, sheds, summer cottages and skyscrapers - these are the most common insects that exist next to humans, especially in winter. They are the most common type of fear people have - arachnophobia (fear of spiders). People struggle with them and the most common way is with a vacuum cleaner or a shoe.

Some people are arachnophobic and can't stand the sight of a spider.

From legend

According to legend, the baby Jesus, along with his parents, hid from his pursuers in a cave where spiders lived. The dense web of the web hid and protected them from their pursuers. Since that time, arthropods are revered in everything Christian world. It is believed that they are protected higher power and by killing a spider, you can expose yourself to suffering and trouble.

Among the people there are also large group courageous followers of St. Francis who respect arthropods and see them as good.

Just one warning: don't touch them. We have several species of spiders in our country, whose bite causes severe pain and even symptoms of mild poisoning. But don't worry - none of them are found in the home. In addition, most species are not even able to penetrate human skin. Free lodgers never seek human contact, but when frightened or threatened, they may bite. Spider venom causes various reactions, depending on the type and predisposition to allergic reactions of the bitten person. Symptoms:

• redness;

• local swelling around the wound;

• condition requiring hospitalization.

In any case, if you are bitten by a spider, you should consult your doctor. Before you trample on an eight-legged creature that has entered your home, take a look and consider how it can improve the quality of your life.

A spider bite can become inflamed and provoke an allergic reaction.

House spider (Tegenaria domestica )

In our homes, this type of spider is becoming less and less common. It is brownish gray in color with a pattern on its belly. It grows to a size of 6-10 mm. He has rather thick and hairy legs.

Attic spider (Tenegaria atrica)

This "beast" has a size of about 18 cm, the length of the legs can reach up to 8 cm. The web resembles a thick sheet rolled up like a funnel. They sit in ambush, hidden by a funnel, waiting for prey to fall into flat part cobwebs, and then, climb out of the cracks and rush to the prey. Unlike other species, attic prefer slightly damp places. They love basements and attics, although they do not ignore nooks and crannies behind furniture. Unfortunately, they do not stay in their corner, and sometimes they go to wander around the house or apartment. Often their trips are connected with the search for a partner, and in such situations they can meet a person (a meeting for both parties is equally unpleasant).

There is no need to be afraid of him - let him go his own way, but if he is angry or he feels threatened by you, the bite can be quite painful.

The attic spider is large and rather scary in appearance.

Phalangoid folkus (Pholcus phalangoides)

Another species that likes to live in an apartment is the phalangeal folkus. Unlike the attic, their appearance does not cause fear. It looks much smaller and more pleasing to the eye. Such a spider grows up to about 7-9 mm, has an almost transparent body and long thin legs. Weaves networks irregularly and not very beautiful. The rickety insects look like they feed on nothing but air and miraculously didn't get tangled up in their own legs.

And here's the surprise! They are extremely ambitious predators. Many insects serve as their food, they often hunt prey that is several times larger than them.

They even attack lofts, and usually win battles with them. It is hard to imagine this, but where Pholcus phalangoides live, you will not meet attic tenants. They do not touch a person, they get enough food from other sources.

Phalangeal folkus - a small spider with long legs

Amarobiid spider (Amaurobius ferox)

This species is not as common in residential buildings, but is still found in basements. Red amarobiid spider 8-14 mm in size. If you anger him, defending himself, he can bite painfully.

Large steatoda (Steatoda bipunctata)

Cellars and attics can also be inhabited (very rarely) by a spider with beautiful name steatoda large - not big spider(up to 8 mm in length) with a very plump belly. He is a close relative of the karakurt spider, weaves a three-dimensional web, and the males of this species create sounds with a frequency of 1000 Hz that are audible to humans. The bite causes tissue necrosis.

Harvest Spider (Opiliones)

Most often, houses and apartments are visited and arranged by haymakers spiders. Unlike others, they have only one pair of eyes and no venom glands. If they are frightened, they emit a smelly substance. They are completely harmless to humans. They are easily recognizable by their oval body and long, thin legs. They feed on other insects and spiders, and also suck juice from fruits and leaves, willingly feed on dead organic matter. The upper part of it has a dark gray color, the bottom is light.

This species weaves an oblique, uneven web that does not have a specific pattern. Prefer to live in dry and warm places. AT summer time like to sit and weave their net in the corners of window frames.

The haymaker spider is very often found in houses and apartments.

seasonal appearance

Common household spiders live for about two years. They reproduce throughout their lives. Most outdoors breed in the spring and their young grow slowly over the summer. In many regions, late summer and early autumn see a significant increase in the spider population - it seems that they are everywhere both in and out of homes.

In fact, it is the spider youth that has matured. As they get bigger and older, it's noticeable. Adult males begin to search for a mate, and the associated mobility attracts attention.

Three reasons why spiders are useful

1. They eat pests such as cockroaches, earwigs, mosquitoes, flies and moths. If you let them work, they will kill most insects in your home. This is an excellent safe weapon against insects.
2. They eat other spiders. Encounters with rivals often end in "gladiator" fights, in which the winner eats the loser. If you have a lot of long-legged tenants in your basement, you may see that the population initially consists of numerous small individuals, and subsequently dwindles to a smaller number of large ones. In addition, there are significantly fewer other pests in the basement, which makes spiders great allies of humans.
3. They limit the spread of diseases, as they eat a lot of domestic pests, carriers of infectious and other diseases: mosquitoes, flies, fleas, cockroaches and many others.

In addition, they live in places that are free of toxins and clean enough that they can be a factor in determining the situation in your home.

Amarobiid, like other spiders, rids the home of harmful insects

How to get rid of spiders

While many of us would rather see spiders dead than alive, don't forget that he was once an Arachne, albeit a mythological one, and that spiders are useful. Instead of poisoning yourself and them with chemistry, forcing them to die, beat them with shoes or a newspaper, it is better to catch them, which is easy enough (in a disposable cup or other container) and release them far from home, let them look for another place to live.

The appearance of spiders in the house is not their fault, and their behavior is not burdensome. And in order for arthropods not to live in your house all the time, you must take care of the hygiene of your home yourself.

Spider population control

1. Caulk all cracks and holes through which spiders can enter the house.
2. Make sure that the garbage does not lie directly near the house.
3. Pack souvenirs, clothes, pleasant things in airtight plastic containers. Cardboard boxes attract insects, which attract spiders.
4. Store the wood some distance from the house so you don't bring spiders into the house.
5. Use insecticides in the areas where they spin their webs.
6. Control insect food sources of spiders with insecticides and other methods.
7. Consider creating a chemical barrier around your home with a suitable reagent.

Signs and superstitions associated with spiders

1. If spiders appear in your carefully cleaned house, expect a change.
2. Light spider rising up - carries good news descending down - brings unexpected and not too pleasant news.
3. A spider sitting on clothes - for profit.
4. In the rays of the morning sun weaves a web - expect pleasant surprises and gifts, at sunset - there will be a little work.
5. To see a red spider - to big money.

Ecology

Attention! If you're afraid of spiders, you might not want to explore this list, but in this case, don't be afraid, as you'll find that these creatures are more amazing than creepy.

Spiders never cease to amaze, they are the most widespread predators in the world, moreover, they adapt to almost every conceivable and unthinkable habitat, with the exception of the sea, which has led to the emergence of countless species, many of which remain unknown to science.

10 Crab Spiders

This spider has one of the most effective camouflage of any animal, its body covered in warts that resemble bird excrement. Often these warts produce small white particles that coat the spider's body and resemble bird droppings. And no matter how surprising it is, it even smells appropriate.

This camouflage has the dual function of making the spider look like unappetizing prey to most animals (particularly the birds themselves) and also serving as bait for small insects that prefer feces, which are its favorite prey. These spiders are native to Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Japan and other countries.

9. Spider - whip

The spider lives in Australia, its long and subtle body similar to a snake, hence the name of the species colubrinus, which means "serpentine". Its unusual appearance, again, is an example of camouflage. Being like a small stick caught in a web, it eludes the attention of most predators and gets their prey more easily.

The whip spider belongs to the same family as dangerous spiders black widows. It is not known how potent the venom actually is in this spider, but it is generally spoken of as being very harmless due to its docile nature and short fangs.

8. Spider with a scorpion tail

The spider is named so because of the unusual belly of the female, which ends in a "tail" similar to scorpions. When the spider feels threatened, it twists its tail in an arch, which resembles a scorpion. Only females have such a tail, males look like common spiders while being much smaller in size.

These creatures live in Australia, and they are absolutely harmless. They often live in colonies, although each female spider builds her own webs and does not risk claiming other females' territories.

7. Bagheera Kipling

This spider was named after Bagheera, the black panther in Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli. It would seem that the spider got its name because of the agility of the panther, which is characteristic of almost all jumping spiders. However, at a time when almost all known spiders are "predatory jumpers", Bagheera is almost a complete vegetarian, as she feeds exclusively on acacia buds and nectar.

She uses her dexterity only to protect herself from aggressive ants that protect the acacia from other animals. Sometimes Bagheera feeds on ant larvae, and sometimes, when very hungry, he can also eat another of his own kind. Oddly enough, the Jungle Book describes the moment when Bagheera says that during a period of food shortages, she hopes to become a vegetarian.

6. Spider is a killer

Inhabiting Madagascar and parts of Africa and Australia, long necks these bizarre predators are designed to support their jaws, which weigh a lot. They feed exclusively on other spiders, hence their name.

Despite their formidable appearance and name, they are completely harmless to humans. It is interesting to note that these spiders have been living on earth since the time of the dinosaurs. Perhaps this is the reason why their appearance is so alien to us.

5. Water spider

It is the only fully aquatic spider in the world. It can be found in a wide variety of parts of the world, from Europe to Asia, from Great Britain to Siberia, they live in ponds, slow moving streams of water and shallow lakes. Since it cannot take oxygen directly from the water, the spider constructs a bubble with silk, fills it with the air that it carries in itself (it captures the air bubbles with hairs that cover its entire body and limbs).

After the bubble is formed, it becomes bell-shaped and shines with silver, hence its name (Argyroneta means "pure silver"). The spider spends most of its time inside its bell and only comes out to replenish its supply of oxygen. This spider feeds on aquatic invertebrates, including water striders and a variety of larvae, and also hunts tadpoles and sometimes small fish.

4. Horned spider

horned spiders is a genus that includes 70 known species, many of which are yet to be discovered. They are found all over the world and are completely harmless, despite their scary appearance, horns and spikes, which are a deterrent to birds.

These spiders are also known for having small silk "flags" that cover the edges of their bodies. These flags make the spider's web more visible to smaller birds, which keeps them out of the way. Often they can be found in gardens and near houses.

3 Peacock Spider

Another Australian look. It got its name because of the bright coloring of the tummies of males. Just like a peacock, the male "raises" this flap like a colorful fan and uses it to attract the attention of the female, who has very sharp eyesight, like most jumping spiders. What's more, the spider stands up on its hind legs and starts jumping up and down for a more dramatic effect. Another similarity with the peacock is that male spiders often court several females at the same time.

Until recently, it was believed that the male peacock spider can "slide" through the air, but now it turned out that during jumps he spreads colorful flaps that increase his amplitude when jumping, which makes it seem like he is flying. Today, scientists understand that flap flaps are being used for demonstration purposes, but that doesn't make the spider any less amazing.

2. Ant spider - jumper

This spider is an incredible example of mimicry when creature scares off potential predators by disguising itself as a more dangerous creature of a different species. In this case, we are talking about a spider that looks like a weaver ant, whose bite is very painful, moreover, it produces two chemicals that aggravate the pain of the bite. These ants are very aggressive, and the consequences of their bite will accompany you for several days after the trouble has happened. Many birds, reptiles and amphibians try to avoid these ants.

On the other hand, this spider is absolutely harmless, but its appearance is terrifying to those animals that are familiar with the ant, because its head and chest, as well as two black spots on it, imitating the eyes of an ant, are extremely similar to this insect. Its forelimbs mimic the "antennae" of an ant, so the spider looks like it only has six legs, just like the actual ant.

This species of spider can only be found in India, China and Southeast Asia, but it is not the only living creature that imitates ants, many other species live in the tropics and represent various individuals of aggressive ants.

1. Spider with a happy face

No kidding. This is a real animal, closely related to the Black Widow spider, which can be found in tropical forests islands of Hawaii. So far, there has been no information that it can be dangerous to humans.

The strange patterns on the yellow belly of the spider often take the form of a smiling face, although the markings are less obvious or even absent in some individuals. In some spiders of this species, the markings sometimes resemble a frown or even a screaming face.

While it's not the only spider with facial markings, it's certainly the most interesting. Unfortunately, this spider is endangered due to its limited range and due to reduction natural environment a habitat.

There are a lot of species of tarantulas. Some of them are domesticated and often found as pets, while others are not very popular and have not even been studied by 10%. Each species of tarantula has its own peculiarity in the nature and possibilities of keeping at home. With the right choice, a representative of this family will become an excellent friend and pet.

The species Aviculariinae includes 6 genera of tarantulas that live in the northern part of South America. This family is also called the true tarantula, as many members of the Aviculariinae are domesticated.

The paw span of Aviculariinae is on average 16 to 20 cm, and the body length is 6-8 cm.

Spiders of this species are kept as pets. The most popular representatives: Avicularia versicolor and Ephebopus cyanognathus.

Aviculariinae can be fed with crickets, cockroaches and frogs. This species should be medium sized.

Little is known about this species, because, due to disguise, its representatives are difficult to find. To take a photo of this species of tarantula, you need to go through the jungle and be very careful.

One can only speculate about the nature of the Eumenophorinae. Based on the stealth of spiders, we can conclude that the species is moderately aggressive.

Due to little study and rarity, Eumenophorinae are not domesticated.

Baboon spiders live mainly in Africa. They are terrestrial tarantulas, so their silk burrows can be found under rocks or in bushes. AT wild nature Harpactirinae are able to hide well, despite the rather bright color and large size.

Harpactirinae have a relatively strong venom, but it does not pose a danger to humans, unlike the chelicerae themselves, which can severely damage the skin.

In general, baboon spiders are not aggressive. They can only attack in self-defense. This does not apply to the genus Pterinochilus, whose representatives are extremely dangerous.

Most big representatives This species often become pets. It's better to feed the spiders large insects rather keep in large and deep terrariums.

The species Ischnocolinae combines 5 genera of tarantulas that inhabit all continents except Atlantis.

General hallmark These spiders are shortened hind legs and the presence of a unique pattern on the belly of the female.

Ischnocolinae are medium in size and non-toxic to humans. The species itself was formed recently, so the habits and nature of spiders are still being studied.

None of the genera of this species is considered aggressive, but they are not suitable for domestication, due to difficult conditions content.

Ornithoctoninae have strong poison, which is not fatal to humans, but can cause discomfort, such as swelling and pain in the joints. The bristles on the belly of this species are also toxic.

The nature of all genera of Ornithoctoninae is extremely aggressive. Their defensive tactic is direct attack. The genus Haplopelma is considered especially dangerous, because of the habit of finishing off the victim to the end. Respectively, this species not subject to domestication.

Phlogius

Despite their small size, eastern tarantulas have a very strong venom that can kill a cat or small dog. For humans, the toxin is not fatal, but its effect on the body is extremely unpleasant and painful. At the same time, the character of Phlogius is quite calm and balanced.

Distinctive feature of this species of tarantulas is that its representatives prey on medium-sized birds, unlike other species. They also feed on large insects and small amphibians.

Poecilotheriinae

A feature of tiger tarantulas is fattening their prey. These tarantulas feed on small birds, insects and bats.

Spider venom is not the most dangerous, but fast acting. Also, the species is considered aggressive, so its representatives will not fit the role of pets.

Representatives of this species are often called whistling tarantulas, because of the sound that the spider's bristles make when moving.

Spiders are terrestrial. They can be described as calm and closed creatures. It is very difficult to meet a representative of Selenocosmiinae in the wild, which is why photos with a species of tarantula are so rare.

The venom of the whistling tarantula is very poisonous, so the species is not subject to domestication.

This species is found in Africa and Asia. It includes 3 genera of tarantulas.

The main feature of the Selenogyrinae is the presence of a special organ consisting of two rows of hair located between the chelicerae.

The poison of the species is almost non-toxic and safe for humans. However, its representatives do not have the most calm character, which makes their domestication risky.

Bird-eaters of this species live in Western and Central Africa. They belong to tree spiders.

This species is little known as the spiders use strong camouflage to blend in with the color of tree trunks.

Members of Stromatopelma, especially the genus Heteroscodra, are very aggressive. Their venom is also highly toxic, but not fatal to humans. For the role of a pet, the species Stromatopelma is not suitable.

Theraphosinae (terafosin)

A distinctive feature of these tarantulas is a low-toxic poison and relatively small size: 13 cm in paw span, 4-6 cm in body length.

The tarantulas themselves have a calm and docile nature. Most of the genera of the species can be kept as pets, especially representatives Aphonopelma and Brachypelma. They feed on small insects. In terrariums it is necessary to create tropical conditions.

In addition to their small size, the Thrigmopoeinae species is distinguished by the absence of setae. The species is not considered aggressive, however, due to its toxic poison, it is difficult to keep it at home.

Theraphosidae

The family includes more than 800 species, divided into 12 subfamilies. Previously, there were 13 subfamilies and 113 genera.