Purple Tarantula Animal Pictures

Avicularia purpurea

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Purple tarantula bird spider vol.3

Purple Tarantula
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The purple tarantula can flick their urticating hairs at a predator in self-defense.

Purple tarantula bird spider vol.3

Purple tarantula
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Purple tarantulas are native to Ecuador in South America.

xenesthis megascopula giant purple tarantula

Purple Tarantula
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Purple tarantulas actually do have purple hairs that cover their bodies and legs. Their bristle-like hairs are called setae.