Theraphosidae; Poecilotheria; Heteroscoda; Tlitocatl; Haplopelma (tarantula)

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Introduction

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Size: 4.75 inches long (12 cm), leg span 11 inches (28 cm)

Epidemiology

found tropical, subtropical & arid regions
Haplopelma hainanum is a popular pet species^[1]
Gooty tarantula (Poecilotheri metallica) critically endangered Old World tarantula
Old World tarantulas more aggressive with putatively more potent venom than New World tarantulas

Pathology

bite is painful, but not dangerous^[1]
- muscle spasms, local histamine response, edema, erythema
bite of Haplopelma hainanum induces inflammatory skin lesions^[1]
many tarantulas choose to inflict a dry bite, void of venom^[1]

Pharmacology

Old World tarantula venom may have applications in pain management

More general terms

spider

Additional terms

spider bite

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 Grimm L Medically Significant Spider Bites: Which to Watch Out For, Medscape. July 25, 2023 https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/venomous-spiders-31606
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Wikipedia: Tarantula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula

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