Papo - Tarantula

Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs

But these spiders are harmless to humans (except for a painful bite), and their mild venom is weaker than a typical bee's. Among arachnid enthusiasts, these spiders have become popular pets.

A legend says that once in the city of Taranto people caught a strange disease, tarantism, caused by the venomous bite of the Tarantula. To heal, the whole village danced the tarantella, a dance supposed to dispel venom. But in reality his bite is not dangerous for humans, and we do not know if this disease really existed. The Tarantula is a spider that owes its name to the city of Taranto in Italy. She is part of the family of wolf spiders, and is native to southern Europe. The Tarantula can reach 2 inches long, without the legs. She lives on the ground and digs a burrow filled with silk in which she lives.

• DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own wondrous worlds. This Papo toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play.
• PERFECT SIZE FOR PLAYING - It is perfect for education purposes, creative play, party favors and crafts. This wolf figure is designed for the kids, for the young curious eyes and for all young fantasy lovers.
• BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is made of the highest quality of plastic, and is hand-painted beautifully finished with extreme attention to detail.

Papo is the benchmark in the world of figurines. They are made with astonishing degrees of realism. Extreme care is taken with product quality and safety. In an age of mass consumption, and throwaway goods, Papo hand-paints and produces fine toys that last over time and can be passed on from generation to generation.

WARNING: Choking Hazard—small parts, not for children under 3

DIMENSIONS:  5.12 x 1.18 x 1.97 inches

AGE: 3+