Tarantulas are nocturnal. What does that mean?
They are active during the day.
They are active right before sunset.
They don't like water.
They are active at night.
What are appendages?
Body parts that stick out from the body such as arms or legs
Body parts that secrete venom
Different species of apples
Holes in the ground where Goliaths live
How much does a Goliath Bird-Eating Spider weigh?
About as much as a large apple
About as much as a blueberry
About as much as a watermelon
About as much as a bowling ball
Where do Goliath spiders live?
In the mountains in the USA
In deserts throughout the world
In the rainforests of South America
In the forests of China
How do spiders turn their prey into liquid?
They mix it with water.
They crush it with their legs.
They spray strong juices onto the paralyzed animal.
They don't. They eat their prey whole.
How do Goliath spiders scare away their predators?
They do all of these!
They make a hissing sound by rubbing their legs together.
They shoot hairs at their attacker.
They stand up tall on their hind legs.
Can Goliath spiders chew their food?
No. They can only suck up liquids.
What do the fangs do?
Inject venom into the prey
Hold the prey so the spider can eat it
Chew up the food into small pieces
Scare the prey
How many "knees" do Goliaths have? Why?
48, because each leg has six joints
What does the venom from the fangs do?
It makes the prey blind.
Nothing. Goliath spiders do not have venom.
It kills the prey.
It paralyzes the prey so it can't move.
What does the front part of the spider contain?
Eyes and legs
All of the these!
Stomach and brain
Mouth and fangs
What does "molt" mean?
To get rotten and stinky
To run away quickly
To shed the outer layer
To lay eggs