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{{caught|I caught a tarantula! Don't try this at home!|Wild World}}
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{{Infobox Bug
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|name = tarantula
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|ja-name = タランチュラ
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|ko-name = 타란툴라
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|zh-name = 狼蛛
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|fr-name = Tarentule
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|it-name = Tarantola
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|es-name = Tarántula
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|de-name = Vogelspinne
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|nl-name = Vogelspin
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|ru-name = Паук-птицеед
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|image = Tarantula NH.png
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|icon = Tarantula NH Icon.png
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|scientific name = {{wp|Brachypelma smithi}}
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|family = {{wp|Theraphosidae}}
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}}
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The '''tarantula'''{{Note|{{Nihongo foot|タランチュラ|taranchura}}}} is a rare [[insect]] in the {{SER}}. It is worth 8,000 [[Bell]]s. They are found on the ground at night, and they can be difficult to catch, similar to the [[scorpion]] and [[wasp]], as well as harmful—however, they do not attack the [[player]] unless they are carrying a [[net]], and, unlike the wasp, the tarantula does not leave a mark. If startled by rapid movement (whilst holding the net), in the same fashion as the scorpion, it will attack (presumably bite) the player, causing the player to be momentarily stunned before fainting, which then leads to the player waking up in front of their [[Player house|house]], or the dock next to [[Wilbur]] or [[Kapp'n]] on a  [[Mystery Island Tour|Mystery Island]] or [[Boat tour|boat tour island]] respectively. If the player is not carrying the net whilst a quick movement is made near the tarantula, like many other bugs in the game, it will move away from the player, and can disappear if chased for a while.
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In {{NH}}, if a villager is near a tarantula, they will stop what they were doing, display the shocked [[reaction]], then stare at the tarantula using the intense reaction until it despawns. If the player successfully catches one, the villager will display a sigh of relief using the sighing reaction, then return to what they were doing. The same applies to the scorpion. Unlike in past games, tarantulas are active from late [[fall]] to mid [[spring]], rotating with the scorpion.
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==Catch details==
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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{{WWBugInfo
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| name = tarantula
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| number = 55
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| image = Tarantula WW Icon.png
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| catchphrase = I caught a tarantula! Don't try this at home!
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| description = Their poison isn't potent enough to be lethal, but their {{wp|Urticating hair|belly hair}} causes itchiness.
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| availability = Jun – Aug
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| times = 7 PM – 4 AM
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| location = On the ground
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| bug-size= 65 mm
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| weather =
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| rarity = Rare
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| sell = 8,000
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| tank-width = 1.0
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| tank-length = 1.0
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| color1 =
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| color2 =
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}}
  
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{{caught|I caught a tarantula! I don't wanna arm-wrestle this guy!|City Folk}}
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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{{CFBugInfo
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| name = tarantula
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| number= 63
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| image= Tarantula CF Icon.png
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| catchphrase= I caught a tarantula! I don't wanna arm-wrestle this guy!
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| description= The belly hairs these use to fire poison cause more itchiness than the poison itself.
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| availability = Jun – Aug
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| times = 7 PM – 4 AM
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| m6 = Yes
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| m7 = Yes
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| m8-1 = Yes
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| m8-2 = Yes
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| location = On the ground
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| bug-size= 65 mm
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| rarity= Rare
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| sell= 8000
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| tank-width=1.0
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|tank-length=1.0
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}}
  
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{{caught|I caught a tarantula! WHAAAA! Destroy it!|New Leaf}}
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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{{Infobox Bug
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{{NLBugInfo
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|name= Tarantula
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| name = tarantula
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|ja-name= タランチュラ
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| number = 71
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|ko-name= 타란툴라
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| image = Tarantula NL Icon.png
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|zh-name= 狼蛛
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| catchphrase = I caught a tarantula! WHAAAA! Destroy it!
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|fr-name= Tarentule
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| availability = Jun – Aug
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|it-name= Tarantola
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| times = 7 PM – 4 AM
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|es-name= Tarántula
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| m6 = Yes
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|de-name= Vogelspinne
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| m7 = Yes
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|nl-name= Vogelspin
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| m8-1 = Yes
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|ru-name= Паук-птицеед
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| m8-2 = Yes
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|image= Tarantula NH.png
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| location = On the ground
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|scientific name= {{wp|Brachypelma smithi}}
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| size = 83 mm
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|family= {{wp|Theraphosidae}}
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| rarity = Rare
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|timeyear= [[June]] to [[August]] <small>({{PG|nolink}}, {{WW|short|nolink}}, {{CF|short|nolink}}, {{NL|short|nolink}})</small><br>[[November]] to [[April]] <small>({{NH|short|nolink}})
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| sell = 8000
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|timeday= 7 pm to 4 am
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| tank-width = 1.0
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|found= On the ground
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| tank-length = 1.0
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|size= 65 mm
 
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|rarity= Rare
 
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|price= 8,000 [[Bells]]
 
 
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The '''Tarantula''' (タランチュラ, ''taranchura'') is a rare [[insect]] in the {{SER}}. It is worth 8,000 [[Bells]]. They are found on the ground at night, and they can be difficult to catch, similar to the [[Scorpion]] and [[Wasp]], as well as harmful - however, they do not attack the [[player]] unless they are carrying a [[net]], and, unlike the Wasp, the Tarantula does not leave a mark. If startled by rapid movement (whilst holding the net), in the same fashion as the Scorpion, it will attack (presumably bite) the player, causing the player to be momentarily stunned before fainting, which then leads to the player waking up in front of their [[Player house|house]]. If the player is not carrying the net whilst a quick movement is made near the Tarantula, like many other bugs in the game, it will move away from the player. It is not to be confused with the [[Spider]].
 
  
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==Catch details==
 
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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In {{NH}}, the tarantula is a [[lucky item]] during [[winter]], meaning it gives a 777-point [[Happy Home Academy]] bonus when placed in the player's house.
 
{{NHBugInfo
 
{{NHBugInfo
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| name = Tarantula
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| name = tarantula
 
| number = 79
 
| number = 79
 
| image = Tarantula NH Icon.png
 
| image = Tarantula NH Icon.png
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| render = Tarantula NH.png
 
| catchphrase = I caught a tarantula! This situation just got hairy!
 
| catchphrase = I caught a tarantula! This situation just got hairy!
 
| n-availability = Nov – Apr
 
| n-availability = Nov – Apr
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| color2 = Black
 
| color2 = Black
 
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==Strategy==
 
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The Tarantula is harmful and should be avoided, unless the [[player]] is trying to catch it. It is suggested that the player does not equip the net during the hours the Tarantula is available, to avoid being "bitten" or "poisoned."
 
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When the Tarantula attacks a player, a distinct bite sound can be heard, followed by the player spinning around and falling to the floor. Once bitten, the screen turns black and the player re-appears collapsed outside their house. Nothing will be lost.
 
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==={{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
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In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, the Tarantula can jump over holes dug in the ground, as well as off cliffs and up onto the lower part of ramps joining the upper section of [[town]] to the lower part (in {{CF|short|nolink}}).
 
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Upon approaching the Tarantula, the player should pull out the net and catch it like any other insect - though missing it the first time will prove fatal. An easy place to catch the Tarantula is just on the ramp of a slope in {{CF|short|nolink}}, just where it cannot jump up but where the net can also hit the ground. This makes the Tarantula run into the wall, and keeps it steady for the player to catch. In {{WW}}, the Tarantula is more noticeable by the sound it makes - scratching on the ground. In {{CF}}, it makes a lot less noise as in previous installments. It is much harder to catch in {{WW|short|nolink}} than in {{CF|short|nolink}} due to the lack of slopes.
 
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Another way to catch the Tarantula is to pick an empty acre and walk as slowly as possible around it with the net equipped. There should be an open building nearby, not to avoid a Tarantula, but to reset bug locations in the hopes of spawning one. When the Tarantula appears, the player should creep towards it. It is easier to catch if the bug comes to a complete halt. It does not matter what direction the player is facing. When the position seems right, the player should swing the net. One can also slowly approach from behind to avoid its being startled by the player's presence and then swing the net when positioned correctly.
 
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Approaching the Tarantula on the lower tier of the [[town]] near the sea (in {{CF|short|nolink}}) will make it walk away from the player, which may direct it to water, where it will fall in and disappear.
 
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In {{NH|short|nolink}}, Tarantulas are somewhat more common, and the method for catching Tarantulas is noticeably different. When the net is equipped and the player moves towards the Tarantula, it will stop moving to face them, rearing up on its four back legs and hissing at them in a threat display. The player must stop moving for a second when this happens until the Tarantula is back on all eight legs, or else it will charge at them. Sneaking towards the Tarantula and stopping every time it rears up is the best method to get close enough to catch it. Simply walking around with the net no longer makes the Tarantula attack immediately—the player must be close enough to the Tarantula for it to attack them; although, running around with the net, equipping the net too close to the Tarantula, or swinging the net will still make it attack the player. It can no longer jump over holes, though the player can do so, making them an effective method of "herding" the Tarantula or caging the player in a safe spot where they can catch the Tarantula without being attacked. The player may also dig holes to trap one Tarantula, get it to attempt to chase them, and catch the other Tarantulas without them attacking while the original Tarantula is stuck running around the "cage" of holes; all nearby Tarantulas will be aggravated by the usual actions, but only one Tarantula will chase the player at a time. This also means that if several Tarantulas are aggravated by the player, catching one can allow another to immediately attack them. A chasing Tarantula faced with holes will turn around and run in circles near the holes if it cannot trace a direct path to the player. However, they can crawl through the gaps between diagonally-placed holes and between holes and rivers or objects such as rocks, meaning that making corners is a necessity. On [[Mystery Island Tour]]s conducted between 7pm and 4am, the Tarantula's active hours, the player may end up visiting an occasional "Tarantula-infested island," where Tarantulas are very common and spawn in groups of three or four, sometimes five. This is an opportunity to make a lot of Bells, especially if [[Flick]] is visiting the player's [[Deserted Island|island]] that day; he pays 150% of the usual price for bugs, and thus buys Tarantulas for 12,000 Bells each. Be careful however, as catching a Tarantula can possibly aggravate another nearby Tarantula, which will charge at the player and wait patiently at their feet, immediately biting them once they close the dialogue box. If bitten on a Mystery Island Tour, the player wakes up at that island's pier, where [[Wilbur]] will express relief that the player is okay, while also cautioning them to be more careful and "watch out for bogeys."
 
  
 
==Donating to the museum==
 
==Donating to the museum==
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As with all insects in the {{SER}}, the Tarantula can be donated to the [[museum]], followed by a small talk by [[Blathers]], the curator.
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As with all insects in the {{SER}}, the tarantula can be donated to the [[museum]], followed by a small talk by [[Blathers]], the curator.
  
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
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''''Hoo my! It's simply amazing that you were able to catch one of these monsters... Not only is it poisonous, it's as hairy as can be... Blech! Hairy and toxic... Is there any combination more vile?"''
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{{Blathers|WW|Hoo my! It's simply amazing that you were able to catch one of these monsters... Not only is it poisonous, it's as hairy as can be... Blech! Hairy and toxic... Is there any combination more vile?}}
  
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Tarantulas are slightly rarer than Scorpions. The Tarantula can be found in the second room of the bug exhibit, in the area where the [[Dung Beetle]] and [[Pill Bug]] are displayed.
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The tarantula can be found in the second room of the bug exhibit, in the area where the [[dung beetle]] and [[pill bug]] are displayed.
  
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
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''"Hoo, such foul fuzziness! And have you seen how fast they move? It's enough to make an owl faint. They're quite docile beasts, and it's documented that they rarely attack people... But when I look at them up close like this, I start to wonder if the experts might be wrong, eh wot?!"''
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{{Blathers|CF|Hoo, such foul fuzziness! And have you seen how fast they move? It's enough to make an owl faint. They're quite docile beasts, and it's documented that they rarely attack people... But when I look at them up close like this, I start to wonder if the experts might be wrong, eh wot?!}}
  
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It can be found in the first enclosure on the middle terrace, which holds the Scorpion, Centipede, Flea, and Fly, to name a few.
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It can be found in the first enclosure on the middle terrace, which holds the scorpion, centipede, flea, and fly, to name a few.
  
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The [[Scorpion]] and Tarantula can be seen battling with each other when both have been donated. The Scorpion can be seen shaking its stinger at the Tarantula, which makes a rattling noise. The Tarantula can be heard making a hissing-type noise, which might be associated with the insect's defense mechanism of scratching hairs at enemies. They will circle each other, and eventually both jump into the air and collide, then begin their battle again. If the Scorpion is absent, the Tarantula will watch the player.
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The [[scorpion]] and tarantula can be seen battling with each other when both have been donated. The scorpion can be seen shaking its stinger at the Tarantula, which makes a rattling noise. The tarantula can be heard making a hissing-type noise, which might be associated with the insect's defense mechanism of scratching hairs at enemies. They will circle each other, and eventually both jump into the air and collide, then begin their battle again. If the scorpion is absent, the tarantula will watch the player.
  
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
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[[File:New_Leaf_Tarantula.jpg|200px|thumb|A Tarantula in the Museum in {{NL}}]]
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[[File:New_Leaf_Tarantula.jpg|200px|thumb|A Tarantula in the museum in {{NL}}]]
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Rather than a small talk by Blathers, information is provided on the Tarantula's enclosure.
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Rather than a small talk by Blathers, information is provided on the tarantula's enclosure.
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{{Blathers|NL|Tarantulas are large arachnids that live in warm areas. They're sometimes kept as pets. They have sharp fangs, and while it is painful if you're bitten by one, they aren't deadly to humans. What's scarier is the hair they kick off of their abdomens to protect themselves. The hair can cause serious itching and rashes wherever it sticks and can be rather difficult to remove.}}
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''"Tarantulas are large arachnids that live in warm areas. They're sometimes kept as pets. They have sharp fangs, and while it is painful if you're bitten by one, they aren't deadly to humans. What's scarier is the hair they kick off of their abdomens to protect themselves. The hair can cause serious itching and rashes wherever it sticks and can be rather difficult to remove."''
 
  
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Before the Scorpion is donated, the Tarantula walks around in its small part of the enclosure. When the player walks near the Tarantula, it will stop in its tracks and stare at the player, turning as the player walks. When the player walks away for long enough, the Tarantula will continue walking. If a [[scorpion]] is donated the tarantula and scorpion will jump in the air and slam into each other.
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Before the scorpion is donated, the Tarantula walks around in its small part of the enclosure. When the player walks near the Tarantula, it will stop in its tracks and stare at the player, turning as the player walks. When the player walks away for long enough, the tarantula will continue walking. If a [[scorpion]] is donated the tarantula and scorpion will jump in the air and slam into each other.
  
 
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''"As giant spiders go, the tarantula is said to be quite docile. But have you ever seen such foul fuzziness?! It is a fact, tarantulas have barbed belly hair! I say again...BARBED. BELLY. HAIR! These awful arachnids let loose their spiky, itchy hairs to protect themselves from predators. But seeing how tarantulas also prey on frogs, mice, and even birds, one must ask... Who needs protecting from whom?! <small>Hoo! Who indeed!</small>"''
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{{Blathers|NH|As giant spiders go, the tarantula is said to be quite docile. But have you ever seen such foul fuzziness?! It is a fact, tarantulas have barbed belly hair! I say again...BARBED. BELLY. HAIR! These awful arachnids let loose their spiky, itchy hairs to protect themselves from predators. But seeing how tarantulas also prey on frogs, mice, and even birds, one must ask... Who needs protecting from whom?! <small>Hoo! Who indeed!</small>}}
  
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The Tarantula can be found in the laboratory section of the bug exhibit, contained within a forest display case.
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The tarantula can be found in the laboratory section of the bug exhibit, contained within a forest display case.
  
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==Encyclopedia information==
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==Gallery==
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{{Gallery||Sprites and encyclopedia images}}
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{{BugInfoWW
 
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|quote = Their poison isn't potent enough to be lethal, but their [[Wikipedia:Urticating hair|belly hair]] causes itchiness.
 
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|size = 65 mm
 
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|season= Summer
 
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|quote = The {{wp|Urticating hair|belly hairs}} these use to fire poison cause more itchiness than the poison itself.
 
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==Real-world information==
 
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It is unknown what type of tarantula appears in the ''[[Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' games. There are different types of tarantula: ground hunters, tree hunters, as well as venomous and nonvenomous ones. Although a tarantula has eyes, its keenest sense is touch. It feels vibrations in the ground and determines the location of its prey through them. They are exothermic, but under a thermal image, the abdomen appears the brighter than the rest of its body (indicating warmth).
 
It is unknown what type of tarantula appears in the ''[[Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' games. There are different types of tarantula: ground hunters, tree hunters, as well as venomous and nonvenomous ones. Although a tarantula has eyes, its keenest sense is touch. It feels vibrations in the ground and determines the location of its prey through them. They are exothermic, but under a thermal image, the abdomen appears the brighter than the rest of its body (indicating warmth).
  
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The tarantula from the {{SER}} resembles the [[wikipedia:Mexican redknee tarantula|Mexican redknee tarantula]] (''Brachypelma smithi''). These terrestrial tarantulas of the west side of Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur are popular among enthusiasts. The females can live to be 30 years while the males lead a much shorter 5 years or so. The male has a comparable size to the female, but has a smaller body with longer legs. The tarantula must undergo occasional molting to grow. The Mexican redknee tarantula is docile, unlike the tarantula in ''Animal Crossing'', and it is only slightly venomous.
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The tarantula in the {{SER}} resembles the [[wikipedia:Mexican redknee tarantula|Mexican redknee tarantula]] (''Brachypelma smithi''). These terrestrial tarantulas of the west side of Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur are popular among enthusiasts. The females can live to be 30 years while the males lead a much shorter 5 years or so. The male has a comparable size to the female, but has a smaller body with longer legs. The tarantula must undergo occasional molting to grow. The Mexican redknee tarantula is docile, unlike the tarantula in ''Animal Crossing'', and it is only slightly venomous.
 
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Tarantula WW Sprite.png|{{WW}}
 
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Tarantula WW Icon.png|Icon in {{WW|short|nolink}}
 
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Tarantula CF.jpg|{{CF}}
 
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Tarantula CF Icon.png|Icon in {{CF|short|nolink}}
 
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Tarantula (New Leaf).png|{{NL}}
 
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Tarantula HHD Icon.png|Icon in {{HHD|short}}
 
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Tarantula NH.png|{{NH}}
 
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Tarantula NH Icon.png|Icon in {{NH|short|nolink}}
 
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Tarantula Model NH Icon.png|Model in {{NH|short|nolink}}
 
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==Names in other languages==
 
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[[Category:Harmful Bugs]]
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{{Note list}}
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{{Navbox Bugs}}
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[[Category:Harmful bugs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World bugs]]
 
[[Category:Wild World bugs]]
 
[[Category:City Folk bugs]]
 
[[Category:City Folk bugs]]
 
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer bugs]]
 
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[[es:Tarántula]]

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Tarantula NH Icon.png Tarantula  
Artwork of tarantula
Real-world info
Name: Brachypelma smithi
Family: Theraphosidae
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 タランチュラ
 狼蛛
 Tarentule
 Tarántula
 Tarantola
 Паук-птицеед
 타란툴라
 狼蛛
 Tarentule
 Tarántula
 Vogelspinne
 Vogelspin

The tarantula[nb 1] is a rare insect in the Animal Crossing series. It is worth 8,000 Bells. They are found on the ground at night, and they can be difficult to catch, similar to the scorpion and wasp, as well as harmful—however, they do not attack the player unless they are carrying a net, and, unlike the wasp, the tarantula does not leave a mark. If startled by rapid movement (whilst holding the net), in the same fashion as the scorpion, it will attack (presumably bite) the player, causing the player to be momentarily stunned before fainting, which then leads to the player waking up in front of their house, or the dock next to Wilbur or Kapp'n on a Mystery Island or boat tour island respectively. If the player is not carrying the net whilst a quick movement is made near the tarantula, like many other bugs in the game, it will move away from the player, and can disappear if chased for a while.

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, if a villager is near a tarantula, they will stop what they were doing, display the shocked reaction, then stare at the tarantula using the intense reaction until it despawns. If the player successfully catches one, the villager will display a sigh of relief using the sighing reaction, then return to what they were doing. The same applies to the scorpion. Unlike in past games, tarantulas are active from late fall to mid spring, rotating with the scorpion.

Catch details[edit]

In Wild World[edit]

#55

Tarantula
"I caught a tarantula! Don't try this at home!"

Description Their poison isn't potent enough to be lethal, but their belly hair causes itchiness.
Time of year Jun – Aug
Time of day 7 PM – 4 AM
Peak times N/A
Location On the ground
Bug size 65 mm
Rarity Rare
Selling price  8,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In City Folk[edit]

#63

Tarantula
"I caught a tarantula! I don't wanna arm-wrestle this guy!"

Description The belly hairs these use to fire poison cause more itchiness than the poison itself.
Time of year Jun – Aug
Time of day 7 PM – 4 AM
Peak times N/A
Location On the ground
Bug size 65 mm
Rarity Rare
Selling price  8,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In New Leaf[edit]

#71

Tarantula
"I caught a tarantula! WHAAAA! Destroy it!"

Time of year Jun – Aug
Time of day 7 PM – 4 AM
Peak times N/A
Location On the ground
Size 83 mm
Rarity Rare
Selling price  8,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


In New Horizons[edit]

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the tarantula is a lucky item during winter, meaning it gives a 777-point Happy Home Academy bonus when placed in the player's house.

#79

Tarantula
"I caught a tarantula! This situation just got hairy!"

Time of year North: Nov – Apr
South: May – Oct
Time of day 7 PM – 4 AM
Location On the ground
Weather Any weather
Spawn requirement Appears from the start of the game
Selling prices  Nook's Cranny:  8,000 Bells
 Flick:  12,000 Bells
Furniture size 1.0 x 1.0


Donating to the museum[edit]

As with all insects in the Animal Crossing series, the tarantula can be donated to the museum, followed by a small talk by Blathers, the curator.

In Wild World[edit]

"Hoo my! It's simply amazing that you were able to catch one of these monsters... Not only is it poisonous, it's as hairy as can be... Blech! Hairy and toxic... Is there any combination more vile?"

The tarantula can be found in the second room of the bug exhibit, in the area where the dung beetle and pill bug are displayed.

In City Folk[edit]

"Hoo, such foul fuzziness! And have you seen how fast they move? It's enough to make an owl faint. They're quite docile beasts, and it's documented that they rarely attack people... But when I look at them up close like this, I start to wonder if the experts might be wrong, eh wot?!"

It can be found in the first enclosure on the middle terrace, which holds the scorpion, centipede, flea, and fly, to name a few.

The scorpion and tarantula can be seen battling with each other when both have been donated. The scorpion can be seen shaking its stinger at the Tarantula, which makes a rattling noise. The tarantula can be heard making a hissing-type noise, which might be associated with the insect's defense mechanism of scratching hairs at enemies. They will circle each other, and eventually both jump into the air and collide, then begin their battle again. If the scorpion is absent, the tarantula will watch the player.

In New Leaf[edit]

A Tarantula in the museum in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Rather than a small talk by Blathers, information is provided on the tarantula's enclosure.

"Tarantulas are large arachnids that live in warm areas. They're sometimes kept as pets. They have sharp fangs, and while it is painful if you're bitten by one, they aren't deadly to humans. What's scarier is the hair they kick off of their abdomens to protect themselves. The hair can cause serious itching and rashes wherever it sticks and can be rather difficult to remove."

Before the scorpion is donated, the Tarantula walks around in its small part of the enclosure. When the player walks near the Tarantula, it will stop in its tracks and stare at the player, turning as the player walks. When the player walks away for long enough, the tarantula will continue walking. If a scorpion is donated the tarantula and scorpion will jump in the air and slam into each other.

In New Horizons[edit]

"As giant spiders go, the tarantula is said to be quite docile. But have you ever seen such foul fuzziness?! It is a fact, tarantulas have barbed belly hair! I say again...BARBED. BELLY. HAIR! These awful arachnids let loose their spiky, itchy hairs to protect themselves from predators. But seeing how tarantulas also prey on frogs, mice, and even birds, one must ask... Who needs protecting from whom?! Hoo! Who indeed!"

The tarantula can be found in the laboratory section of the bug exhibit, contained within a forest display case.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Animal Crossing: Wild World

  • Animal Crossing: City Folk

  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Real-world information[edit]

Mexican redknee tarantula

It is unknown what type of tarantula appears in the Animal Crossing games. There are different types of tarantula: ground hunters, tree hunters, as well as venomous and nonvenomous ones. Although a tarantula has eyes, its keenest sense is touch. It feels vibrations in the ground and determines the location of its prey through them. They are exothermic, but under a thermal image, the abdomen appears the brighter than the rest of its body (indicating warmth).

The tarantula in the Animal Crossing series resembles the Mexican redknee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi). These terrestrial tarantulas of the west side of Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur are popular among enthusiasts. The females can live to be 30 years while the males lead a much shorter 5 years or so. The male has a comparable size to the female, but has a smaller body with longer legs. The tarantula must undergo occasional molting to grow. The Mexican redknee tarantula is docile, unlike the tarantula in Animal Crossing, and it is only slightly venomous.

Names in other languages[edit]

Japanese タランチュラ
taranchura 		Tarantula (Derived from English)
Korean 타란툴라
tarantulla 		Tarantula (Derived from English)
Simplified Chinese 狼蛛
lángzhū 		Wolf spider
Russian Паук-птицеед
Pauk-ptitseyed 		Tarantula (lit. "birdeater spider")
Dutch Vogelspin Tarantula (lit. "bird spider")
German Vogelspinne Tarantula (lit. "bird spider")
European Spanish Tarántula Tarantula
European French Tarentule Tarantula
Italian Tarantola Tarantula

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Japanese: タランチュラ Hepburn: taranchura


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