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Photographs of representative species, and a description of the characteristics of this spider family. The family includes the giant, hairy spiders commonly known as tarantulas.
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Theraphosidae (baboon spiders) African species are called baboon spiders due to their hairy appearance and the black scopulae pads on its feet resembling the pads on baboon feet. These spiders are often incorrectly referred to as Tarantulas, a name usurped by the American...A comprehensive site on Australian Theraphosidae, with ID keys, anatomy, classification history, species descriptions, and photos.
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Steve Nunn's Australian Tarantulas Australian Tarantula Information Site WELCOME Steve Nunn's Australian Tarantula Enthusiasts Site Site Features History of Theraphosid Classification in Australia Which Tarantula do I have Key to genera Species Index LIST What is a Tarantula PREDATORS OF AUSTRALIAN THERAPHOSIDAE Basic Anatomy Dorsal Basic Anatomy Ventral...Includes photos, videos, articles, and species descriptions.
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australian tarantulas The purpose of this site is to allow as much information as possible on Australian tarantulas to be accessed by the general public free of charge. Whether you are interested in keeping a tarantula as a pet in Australia or...