Jul 8, 2009, 13:59 PM by Clark Pest Control Lodi Office

Fun Tarantula facts and introducing Clark Pest Control's latest pet Tarantula.

First lets start off with some interesting facts and information about the Tarantula spider.

• Females can live up to 35 years, males up to 15 years
• Most breeds are considered docile creatures
• Sheds their exoskeleton (MOLT)
• Can be found in the harshest Deserts to tropical settings
• May fast for a month
• Most are not poisonous
• 2 types - Terrestrial: Literally "living on the ground usually in a burrow" and Arboreal: Literally living in trees.
• Are invertebrates: A general term for all multiple - celled animals that lack an internal skeleton, that is, are not vertebrates.
• Are wonderful to watch

We here at Clark have just purchased and adult female Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula, She is 5 1/2 inches in diameter and will probably reach 6 1/2 inches over the next few years. Her name is Charlotte (Charli), Charlie is very sweet and new addition to the Clark family.

Charlie has been with us now for a full week now and has been great. She gets lots of visitors and enjoys her time chasing crickets. I would have to say that Tarantula's make great pets! We will post updates regularly.

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Not all spiders are as friendly and fun to be around. Call Clark Pest Control to help you get rid of spiders from your home or business.