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Most Spiders are 'ambush predators' - preferring to wait for prey to come to them (it uses less energy). Normally, a tarantula will wait for suitable prey to come within striking distance. It then lunges forward, grabbing the prey with its front legs. Using its pedipalps, it quick manoeuvres the prey into a position where it can inject venom from its fangs. It 'impales' the victim and hold it until the venom has taken effect to immobilise it. The venom injected liquefies the preys insides, before the spider 'sucks' up the resulting 'soup' - leaving a small pellet of undigested exoskeleton behind.
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Why is a tarantula inactive?
Tarantulas are ambush predators and therefore have to remain still to be able to catch prey unawares it would be a waste of energy to go running about the place and showing where you are to prey
Are tarantulas poisinous?
Tarantulas are venomous. They inject venom into their prey to immobilize it. Their venom is not deadly to humans.
Why do tarantulas need poison?
They need poison to immobilize and liquify their prey.
How does a kangaroo rat catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does a kangaroo catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does horses catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How does a frog catch his prey?
it catch its prey using the tongue
How often do moose catch their prey?
Moose are not predators, so they do not catch prey ever. Moose are prey animals. Very big hard to catch prey, but still prey.
How often does a kangaroo rat catch its prey?
their are many prey of the kangaroo rat
How do water buffaloes catch their prey?
the dont catch prey, they are herbivores :)
How does a tarantula get its food?
Tarantulas have a wide variety of methods for obtaining their food. There are trapdoor tarantulas that build web traps and wait for prey. Others pounce on their prey.
Do mammals catch their prey?
Some mammals catch their prey, others are vegetarians.
