Threatening Stance - Tarantula Art Design 7 T-Shirt

Threatening Stance When a tarantula stands with his first two legs and pedipalps fully extended into the air and his thorax lifted, this indicates he's seriously agitated. This aggressive stance is usually the precursor to a strike. Most tarantulas aren't quick to bite, but if someone tries to approach a tarantula in this state, the intruder will likely feel some angry fangs. Old World tarantulas (from Africa and Asia) are more likely to bite than New World tarantulas (North, Central and South American species) because Old World tarantulas don't have urticate hairs to use as a defense. By Madeline Masters, Demand Media