DENVER (KDVR) — The Butterfly Pavilion is stopping its decades-old meet and greets with Rosie the tarantula, a popular spider millions have held in their hands, to prioritize her health and comfort.
Over three decades, Rosie crawled into thousands of palms, her eight hairy legs unexpectedly soft and her demeanor surprisingly gentle for a spider larger than a child’s hands. Over the years, holding ...
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The tarantula threat most people dismiss until it is too late
This report examines tarantulas and the real risks they present during close human encounters. While often labeled harmless, tarantulas possess powerful fangs and defensive urticating hairs that can ...
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