{"id":93264,"date":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:43","slug":"are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are tarantulas in Missouri poisonous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_tarantulas_in_Missouri_poisonous\" title=\"Are tarantulas in Missouri poisonous?\">Are tarantulas in Missouri poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Is_there_any_tarantulas_in_Missouri\" title=\"Is there any tarantulas in Missouri?\">Is there any tarantulas in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_kind_of_tarantula_lives_in_Missouri\" title=\"What kind of tarantula lives in Missouri?\">What kind of tarantula lives in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_brown_tarantula_poisonous\" title=\"Are brown tarantula poisonous?\">Are brown tarantula poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_there_any_tarantulas_in_Missouri\" title=\"Are there any tarantulas in Missouri?\">Are there any tarantulas in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_tarantulas_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?\">Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_there_any_poisonous_spiders_in_Missouri\" title=\"Are there any poisonous spiders in Missouri?\">Are there any poisonous spiders in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Can_tarantulas_be_found_in_Missouri\" title=\"Can tarantulas be found in Missouri?\">Can tarantulas be found in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_US_states_have_tarantulas\" title=\"What US states have tarantulas?\">What US states have tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Does_the_Midwest_have_tarantulas\" title=\"Does the Midwest have tarantulas?\">Does the Midwest have tarantulas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Whats_the_most_poisonous_spider_in_Missouri\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most poisonous spider in Missouri?\">What&#8217;s the most poisonous spider in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_does_a_Missouri_wolf_spider_look_like\" title=\"What does a Missouri wolf spider look like?\">What does a Missouri wolf spider look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_tarantulas_poisonous_yes_or_no\" title=\"Are tarantulas poisonous yes or no?\">Are tarantulas poisonous yes or no?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_happens_if_a_tarantula_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a tarantula bites you?\">What happens if a tarantula bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_tarantulas_aggressive_to_humans\" title=\"Are tarantulas aggressive to humans?\">Are tarantulas aggressive to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_happens_if_you_touch_a_tarantula\" title=\"What happens if you touch a tarantula?\">What happens if you touch a tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_Missouri_tarantulas_poisonous\" title=\"Are Missouri tarantulas poisonous?\">Are Missouri tarantulas poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_in_Missouri\" title=\"Do brown recluse spiders live in Missouri?\">Do brown recluse spiders live in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_Missouri_garden_spiders_poisonous\" title=\"Are Missouri garden spiders poisonous?\">Are Missouri garden spiders poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Are_there_black_widows_in_Missouri\" title=\"Are there black widows in Missouri?\">Are there black widows in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#How_big_are_tarantulas_in_Missouri\" title=\"How big are tarantulas in Missouri?\">How big are tarantulas in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#What_states_can_tarantulas_be_found_in\" title=\"What states can tarantulas be found in?\">What states can tarantulas be found in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Whats_the_most_deadliest_spider_in_Missouri\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most deadliest spider in Missouri?\">What&#8217;s the most deadliest spider in Missouri?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Where_do_tarantulas_live_in_the_USA\" title=\"Where do tarantulas live in the USA?\">Where do tarantulas live in the USA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-tarantulas-in-missouri-poisonous\/#Do_tarantulas_live_in_Florida\" title=\"Do tarantulas live in Florida?\">Do tarantulas live in Florida?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_in_Missouri_poisonous\"><\/span>Are tarantulas in Missouri poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like other spiders, tarantulas have fangs that deliver a venom that both subdues their prey and helps digest it. However, tarantulas are not aggressive to humans. <b>The venom of tarantulas has no medical significance for humans, being something like a bee sting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_any_tarantulas_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Is there any tarantulas in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easily the largest spider in Missouri, this shy and secretive arachnid is most commonly found in dry glades south of the Missouri River. Males can often be seen traveling across roads in autumn, especially in the southern parts of the state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_tarantula_lives_in_Missouri\"><\/span>What kind of tarantula lives in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Texas brown tarantula is a stocky, hairy species and is Missouri&#8217;s largest spider. The body and legs are uniformly dark chocolate brown, with reddish hairs on the carapace. There are more than 50 species of tarantulas in North America, but this is apparently the only one native to Missouri.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_brown_tarantula_poisonous\"><\/span>Are brown tarantula poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tarantulas themselves are not poisonous, but they do contain venom glands and inject venom into their prey through their fangs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_tarantulas_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Are there any tarantulas in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easily the largest spider in Missouri, this shy and secretive arachnid is most commonly found in dry glades south of the Missouri River. Males can often be seen traveling across roads in autumn, especially in the southern parts of the state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs. But these spiders are <b>harmless to humans (except for a painful bite), and their mild venom is weaker than a typical bee&#8217;s. Among arachnid enthusiasts, these spiders have become popular pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_poisonous_spiders_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Are there any poisonous spiders in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Texas brown tarantula is a stocky, hairy species and is Missouri&#8217;s largest spider. The body and legs are uniformly dark chocolate brown, with reddish hairs on the carapace. There are more than 50 species of tarantulas in North America, but this is apparently the only one native to Missouri.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tarantulas_be_found_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Can tarantulas be found in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This stocky, hairy species is Missouri&#8217;s largest spider. There are more than 50 species of tarantulas in North America, but <b>the Missouri tarantual is apparently the only one native to Missouri. Despite what you might see in horror movies, tarantulas don&#8217;t spin webs to catch their prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_US_states_have_tarantulas\"><\/span>What US states have tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Texas brown tarantula is a stocky, hairy species and is Missouri&#8217;s largest spider. The body and legs are uniformly dark chocolate brown, with reddish hairs on the carapace. There are more than 50 species of tarantulas in North America, but this is apparently the only one native to Missouri.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Midwest_have_tarantulas\"><\/span>Does the Midwest have tarantulas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means, in the United States, tarantulas are found in states like <b>California, Arizona and Texas. Most of the time they are found the desert regions of these states, but they have been known to wander into homes, particularly during mating season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_poisonous_spider_in_Missouri\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most poisonous spider in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easily the largest spider in Missouri, this shy and secretive arachnid is most commonly found in dry glades south of the Missouri River. Males can often be seen traveling across roads in autumn, especially in the southern parts of the state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_Missouri_wolf_spider_look_like\"><\/span>What does a Missouri wolf spider look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black Widows are the most venomous spider in Missouri!<\/b> In addition, they are probably the most popular and recognizable spider in the world.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_poisonous_yes_or_no\"><\/span>Are tarantulas poisonous yes or no?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a tarantula bites you, <b>you may have pain at the site of the bite similar to a bee sting. The area of the bite may become warm and red. When one of these spiders is threatened, it rubs its hind legs across its own body surface and flicks thousands of tiny hairs toward the threat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_tarantula_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a tarantula bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a tarantula bites you, <b>you may have pain at the site of the bite similar to a bee sting. The area of the bite may become warm and red. When one of these spiders is threatened, it rubs its hind legs across its own body surface and flicks thousands of tiny hairs toward the threat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tarantulas_aggressive_to_humans\"><\/span>Are tarantulas aggressive to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tarantulas themselves are not poisonous, but they do contain venom glands and inject venom into their prey through their fangs. All species of tarantula are venomous and contain venom and they use it primarily for hunting prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_touch_a_tarantula\"><\/span>What happens if you touch a tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TRUE OR FALSE? <b>Tarantulas are aggressive and deadly to humans. False: With more than 800 species across the world,<\/b>3 tarantulas vary in aggression, but they&#8217;re normally slow-moving, docile creatures. A tarantula&#8217;s bite will hurt, but its venom is milder than a typical bee sting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Missouri_tarantulas_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Missouri tarantulas poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like other spiders, tarantulas have fangs that deliver a venom that both subdues their prey and helps digest it. However, tarantulas are not aggressive to humans. <b>The venom of tarantulas has no medical significance for humans, being something like a bee sting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_brown_recluse_spiders_live_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Do brown recluse spiders live in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Poisonous spiders. The brown recluse, Loxosceles reclusa, is <b>one of two species of poisonous spiders in Missouri. The name brown recluse describes the color and habits of this spider.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Missouri_garden_spiders_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Missouri garden spiders poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A docile new world species found in the Ozarks (southern Missouri), <b>it poses no harm to humans. If provoked to bite, it would only hurt like bee sting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_black_widows_in_Missouri\"><\/span>Are there black widows in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Missouri has two species of black widows: In females of the southern black widow, Latrodectus mactans, the hourglass marking has both parts of the hourglass connected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_tarantulas_in_Missouri\"><\/span>How big are tarantulas in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are more than 50 species of tarantulas in North America, but this is apparently the only one native to Missouri. Length (not including legs): <b>Females average 2 inches; males about 1 inches<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_can_tarantulas_be_found_in\"><\/span>What states can tarantulas be found in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means, in the United States, tarantulas are found in states like <b>California, Arizona and Texas. Most of the time they are found the desert regions of these states, but they have been known to wander into homes, particularly during mating season.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_deadliest_spider_in_Missouri\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most deadliest spider in Missouri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>black widow spider is one of the most well-known venomous spiders in Missouri. There are many different species of a black widow  two of which are in Missouri.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_tarantulas_live_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Where do tarantulas live in the USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tarantulas live in twelve U.S. states, including <b>New Mexico, California, Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tarantulas_live_in_Florida\"><\/span>Do tarantulas live in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The tarantulas in Florida today are not actually native to the area.<\/b><b>They&#8217;re actually rare in the state. Some people do keep them as pets and tarantulas can make their way into Florida as stowaways in cargo boxes. Their bodies can grow to 2 1\/2 inches long, and their legs can be up to 7 inches long.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are tarantulas in Missouri poisonous?Is there any tarantulas in Missouri?What kind of tarantula lives in Missouri?Are brown tarantula poisonous?Are there any tarantulas in Missouri?Are tarantulas poisonous to humans?Are there any poisonous spiders in Missouri?Can tarantulas be found in Missouri?What US states have tarantulas?Does the Midwest have tarantulas?What&#8217;s the most poisonous spider in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93264"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93264\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}