Did you know that arachnids have been around for over 300 million years? Some spiders, like the Amazon Blue Bloom Tarantula, are mostly seen with a slight degree of alopecia (baldness) over the abdomen. This is most likely because of their tendency to flick urticating hairs to defend themselves. This Presidents’ Day, get up close and explore the world of tarantulas at Butterfly Pavilion! Schools are out, and adventure is in, plan your visit today by visiting butterflies.org #ButterflyPavilion #EducationForAll #Invertebrate #Tarantula #AmazonBlueBloom 📸: Joanne Ashton with Butterfly Pavilion