But wait, it gets even better: Tarantulas poop SILK from their feet. (All eight of them!)
According to this article, tarantulas have TWO different kinds of silk-pooping poopers. One is found in their butt, like a regular spider. But the second kind is found in their feet.
Why are tarantulas pooping silk with their feet? Well, they're so big and heavy, pooping a little silk out helps them grip as they climb up walls.
So I guess tarantulas actually have nine silk-poopers: One in their butt, and one in each of their eight feet!
Photo of Fluffy from the BBC.
This spider looks so clean and colourful that even me being arectnaphobic?(spelling)That it is a exotic insect and I believe they can be kept as pets.
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