🕷️Meet the Middle East Gold Tarantula – ארומצל in Hebrew 🕸️
🕷️The Middle East Gold Tarantula – ארומצל 🕸️
This intriguing creature is the Middle East gold tarantula (Chaetopelma olivaceum), locally known as ארומצל.
They can be found right across Israel, from rocky landscapes near Jerusalem to dried-up wells in the Jordan Valley. They’re mainly active after dark. & snack on insects, plus the occasional young lizard or mouse.
When cornered, it will raise its front legs to flash a menacing red patch near the mouth, then either defend itself or scuttle to safety.
Though it looks fierce, this tarantula is not dangerous to humans; bites are rare & generally mild.
Its natural predators include certain spider wasps, which are brave enough to hunt them.
If you come across one on a tour, it’s a real treat, not a threat, & an insight into the rich biodiversity of Israel’s wild places.
This intriguing creature is the Middle East gold tarantula (Chaetopelma olivaceum), locally known as ארומצל.
They can be found right across Israel, from rocky landscapes near Jerusalem to dried-up wells in the Jordan Valley. They’re mainly active after dark. & snack on insects, plus the occasional young lizard or mouse.
When cornered, it will raise its front legs to flash a menacing red patch near the mouth, then either defend itself or scuttle to safety.
Though it looks fierce, this tarantula is not dangerous to humans; bites are rare & generally mild.
Its natural predators include certain spider wasps, which are brave enough to hunt them.
If you come across one on a tour, it’s a real treat, not a threat, & an insight into the rich biodiversity of Israel’s wild places.
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