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Location:

Forest of Uco - Invertebrates - little windows in rock wall across from the Tucans

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Uco Invertebrates

  • Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeating Tarantula 

  • Brazilian Black Tarantula

  • Pink Toed Tarantula - Arboreal; appears fuzzy; docile and hardy; popular in pet trade

  • Pink Bloom Tarantula

  • Curly Hair Tarantula - Once captured in mass amounts for pet trade; currently facing habitat loss 

  • Mexican Fireleg Tarantula

Current as of April 2026. Invertebrates on exhibit may change frequently.

Identifying Features:

History:

More Information:

Tarantulas -

  • 1,000+ species

  • Can get as large as a dinner plate

  • Urticating hairs - hairs have barbs which can work their way into skin of animals

  • Molting

Scorpions -

  • More than 1,750+ known species

  • Characterized by tinger and pinchers

  • Glow under UV light

Whip scorpions/Vinegaroons

  • Long, thin tail that shoots liquid containing acetic acid

  • More than 100 species

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