When you think of tarantulas, you most likely think of the big, furry, scary ones that you see on National Geographic or in movies. Most of these species of tarantulas live in the southwestern parts of the U.S. However, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park there is a species of tarantulas most-commonly known as the trap-door spider. They are stocky with short, thick legs, and are sparsely covered with hair. They have eight eyes! One pair is located in the middle with three on each side of their head. They are either tan or chestnut brown in color.
Posted by Chris Ann 
