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Unlike many spider species, tarantulas do not use webs to catch their prey. If a tarantula lives in a place with dry soil, it will burrow into the ground and line the walls of the hole with silk to help keep sand and dirt out.Click to see full answer. Moreover, why do tarantulas dig holes?The hairs help the spider sense vibrations, which could indicate a predator or prey. Tarantulas dig burrows about 6 inches deep and up to 8 inches laterally, enlarging them as the spider grows. But tarantulas have another defense. Some of the hairs on their abdomen are barbed (urticating hairs) and are very irritating.Furthermore, why do tarantulas not bite humans? The reason tarantulas prefer not to bite is that, first, they are shy and would rather run away. Second, they do not want to use their venom except for something they can eat and humans are too big for them to use as food. As such, they will run away or use the hairs rather than bite. Considering this, do tarantulas live alone or in groups? Quincy Hansen, Has kept dozens of species of tarantulas for many years. Not generally, no. They are largely solitary animals for most of their life. I think I read somewhere that Neoholothele incei have been found living in “groups” in the sense that a large number of them have been found in very close proximity.Where do tarantulas live in the United States?Within North America, tarantulas are found in the northern area of Mexico and in southern regions of the United States, west of the Mississippi River and north into central California. More than four dozen species of tarantulas are found across the United States and Mexico, including the common desert tarantula.

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