{"product_id":"tarantula-spider-frame","title":"Tarantula Spider in Wooden Frame","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You're Receiving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ereal preserved tarantula specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e professionally mounted and displayed in a \u003cstrong\u003ewooden frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine natural history piece and wall art object in one. The spider is meticulously prepared to preserve its natural posture, leg span, body texture, and urticating hair detail, presented against a backing within a display-ready frame. Each specimen is unique in species, coloration, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" | \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden frame, ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real preserved tarantula — not a replica or reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall-mounted; suitable for home, office, study, or natural history collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eZoological \u0026amp; Scientific Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theraphosidae — the family encompassing all true tarantulas, with over 1,000 described species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of every continent except Antarctica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tarantulas are among the largest spiders on Earth; some species (e.g., \u003cem\u003eTheraphosa blondi\u003c\/em\u003e, the Goliath birdeater) achieve leg spans exceeding 11 inches. Their bodies are divided into two segments — the cephalothorax (prosoma) and abdomen (opisthosoma) — with eight legs, two pedipalps, and two chelicerae bearing venom-delivering fangs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrticating Hairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e New World tarantulas possess specialized urticating (barbed) hairs on their abdomens, which they flick as a defense mechanism — a unique adaptation not found in Old World species. These hairs are visible in preserved specimens and represent one of the most distinctive features of the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk \u0026amp; Sensory Biology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tarantulas produce silk for lining burrows, creating trip-wire alarm systems, and anchoring egg sacs. They detect prey and environmental vibration through slit sensilla — microscopic mechanoreceptors distributed across their legs — rather than through hearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female tarantulas are among the longest-lived arthropods, with some species living 20–30 years in the wild — extraordinary for an invertebrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTarantulas have occupied a powerful place in human imagination across cultures and centuries. The name \u003cem\u003etarantula\u003c\/em\u003e derives from Taranto, a city in southern Italy, where the bite of the local wolf spider (\u003cem\u003eLycosa tarantula\u003c\/em\u003e) was historically blamed for a hysterical dancing condition called \u003cem\u003etarantism\u003c\/em\u003e — the frenzied cure-dance gave rise to the tarantella, one of Italy’s most enduring folk music traditions. In Mesoamerican cultures, large spiders were associated with the earth goddess and the underworld; the Moche civilization of ancient Peru depicted tarantulas in ceramic art as symbols of power and transformation. In West African and Caribbean Anansi traditions, the spider is a trickster deity of wisdom, storytelling, and cunning — one of the most widely distributed spider mythologies in the world. The entomological framing tradition dates to 17th-century European natural history cabinets, where preserved arthropods were displayed alongside minerals, fossils, and botanical specimens as objects of scientific wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking natural history piece for arachnology enthusiasts, entomological collectors, and admirers of invertebrate biology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with other natural history objects: framed insects, fossil specimens, mineral collections, and ethnographic artifacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold and meaningful gift for biologists, naturalists, and anyone drawn to the extraordinary diversity of arthropod life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay away from direct sunlight and high humidity — UV exposure fades coloration and moisture can degrade preserved specimens and warp wooden frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry brush — avoid damp cloths on the specimen surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a stable temperature environment; avoid exterior walls in cold climates where condensation can form behind the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not handle the specimen directly with bare hands; skin oils affect preservation over time. Use cotton gloves if repositioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect periodically for any signs of pest activity — store in a sealed environment if not on display for extended periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44555884298329,"sku":"T1-XMP","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9096\/0473\/files\/6556_1e44974633e44599b016eff215a84bb3.png?v=1787245536","url":"https:\/\/earthlytreasuresgallery.com\/products\/tarantula-spider-frame","provider":"Earthly Treasures Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}