This tarantula has electric-blue legs and a creamy toffee body—but its discovery, reported in 2019, also highlighted a growing illegal trade in tarantulas. #ScienceMagArchives https://t.co/HwQNhfYTid
The cobalt blue tarantula is native to Myanmar and over the border into Thailand.
It is a mainstay in the pet trade, despite being a fast and defensive tarantula with potent venom. Bites can result in severe muscle cramps and inflammation.#animalattack
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Good news for if you're a male tarantula searching for love in the San Francisco Bay Area: warm weather has extended the mating season. Bad news: everyone hates you, and your mate will probably kill you. https://t.co/rCzcmmNhTJ