How long do Banana Spiders live?
2006-08-16 15:33:03 · 3 answers · asked by Izzie 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Brazilian Wandering Spider - Phoneutria fera
The Brazilian Wandering Spider are very fast, highly venomous, and extremely aggressive and is thought to be among the most venomous spiders known. Recent studies however have found that it only injects venom in about one-third of its bites and may only inject a small amount in another third. Therefore the effects of the bites from this spider can range from only a couple of pin pricks to a full dose of its poison. In South America, these spiders are often encountered in peoples' homes, hiding in shoes, hats, and other clothes. It wanders the forest floor, which is how it got its name. The Brazilian Wandering Spider also is called the Banana Spider because there have been cases where these spiders have appeared on banana boats heading for the United States.
I cannot tell you how long they live for, but female tarantulas of a similar size can live for twenty years and males for five or six
2006-08-16 16:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most spider species live a year or less, but some large ones can live for several years. Usually males die soon after they mate, it's only the females that can live longer.
2006-08-20 16:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by spiritcavegrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about a year.
2006-08-16 22:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋