How do you describe a tarantula?

A tarantula is a hairy, poisonous, black spider. Although they are furry and some people keep them as pets, you probably don't want to cuddle up to one. Tarantulas are found primarily in subtropical South America.

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What are tarantulas good for?

In my world, they're mostly good, especially because tarantulas are highly effective insectivores, eating hearty amounts of the crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars that are the bane of our gardens. Thereof, do tarantulas recognize their owners? A Tarantula Never Remember. Though some may develop unique behavior patterns that approach the definition of "personalities," they do not learn to recognize their keepers or alter their behavior based on who is holding them.

Also, are tarantulas beneficial?

Large hairy spiders might not be what you want to see in your garden, but tarantulas are actually gentle, beneficial creatures. Before you run away in a panic, you might be surprised to learn some of the more unique characteristics of tarantulas. Also, what is the difference between a spider and a tarantula? Tarantulas are spiders. But they differ from other spiders in many ways ? they're larger than most spider species, have more hair, prefer warmer weather, their fangs are pointed down, and create silk-like trip webs to get alerted and catch other animals.

And another question, are tarantulas native to the us?

More than 50 tarantula species are native to areas of the United States. This includes all or parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, Nevada and Kansas. While tarantulas, the largest of all spiders, may appear fearsome to some, they are also kept as pets in many homes.