WARNING! Tarantulas the size of dinner plates are on the loose

By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jul 2018, 10:22 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2018, 10:27 BST
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Giant bird-eating tarantulas from Brazil are be on the loose in an northern village.

According to the Mail Online, the RSPCA has revealed that pots containing the species of venomous spiders were run over by a vehicle in a car park in Derbyshire.

It explained that three baby tarantulas were found to have survived the accident, but the driver of the car believes he saw two 'larger spiders' – possibly the parents – scuttling away.

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Where they have gone no one knows. But locals are sure to be worried as the spiders can grow to have a leg span of 10in.

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The RSPCA said the pots had different labels including one saying 'Brazilian pink bird-eating spiders'. This would be a reference to the Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater, one of the largest tarantulas in the world. While its body is black, it takes its name from the pink hairs that grow along its legs and abdomen.

They are popular pets because they are considered to be 'docile'. But if provoked they will unleash a venomous and very painful bite from their inch-long fangs. They can also shoot out hairs from their abdomen which are extremely irritating and will cause blindness if fired at the eyes.