10 scary animals that are totally harmless
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Goliath birdeater
This gigantic, hairy spider is a tarantula native to the rain forests of South America. It is one of the largest species of spider in the world. It earned its name when it was first discovered devouring a hummingbird, though this spider prefers to dine on insects.
Despite the goliath birdeater's appearance, the size of its fangs and its reputation, this spider is entirely harmless and passive toward humans — as are the vast majority of tarantulas around the world. The spiders do have venom, but their bite would hardly compare to the sting of a wasp. In fact, spider enthusiasts around the world keep these creepy-crawlies as pets.
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IF ITS GOT MORE THAN 5 LEG CLIMS WALLS AND BITES PEOPLE KEEP IT AWAY FROM ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have urticating(stinging) hair which can cause serious skin reactions and a really nasty eye condition.
It is weiaed knowing that they are harmless
Bet you all are not in South America, anyway. Looks can be deceiving, in the human world and in nature.
it doesn't look that big on the computer, but when I take out a dollar bill *scream* thats one heck of a spider. he looks fuzzy though :3
But still skeeves me out! I get shivers just looking at the picture!
Aren't you lucky that it lives in South America! Chances of you running into one of these are slim... :)
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