With the increase in temperatures from spring on, the sighting of our fauna, both in the country and in the city, becomes more common. One of them is the crab, also known as tarantula, a common name for several species of spiders of the suborder Mygalomorphae.
They are animals with a large amount of hair and vary in color from brown to black. They can be frightening because of their appearance and size, since their wingspan can reach 27 cm, but in our country there are no known species that cause poisoning in people. In situations of threat or stress they can release hairs with irritating and allergic action as a form of defense, and can also sting with their chelicerae, causing pain of low intensity and short duration.
They have a carnivorous feeding habit, preying on insects, amphibians, reptiles, as well as bird and mammal chicks, and are important for the balance of the various terrestrial ecosystems where they occur.
Here at Seta we find these animals walking on the lawns and in the forests that surround us. We value the respect for their space to contribute to their perpetuation and, consequently, to the preservation of the environments. Therefore, when we come across animals in our facilities, we communicate them to our Environment team, so that they protect and rehome these beings.
Did you like the content? This material was prepared in support with the Environment team of Seta.
Source: ICMBIO, Butantan, CIT RS, Infobibos.
