Tarantula World: Learn how female tarantulas care for their young

The video explores the life cycle of spiders, focusing on the female's role in spinning a cocoon to protect her eggs. It details the hatching process, the challenges faced by spiderlings, and their growth in the nursery. As they mature, only a small percentage survive to adulthood, with males living up to five years and females up to 30 years. The video highlights the instinctual behaviors of spiderlings as they prepare to venture out independently.

What is the primary role of the female spider after laying eggs?

• To build a new web

• To search for a new mate

• To guard and protect the eggs

• To find food for herself

How do spiderlings find their way to a safe spot after hatching?

• By following the sound of their siblings

• By following the light

• By following the silk laid by their mother

• By following the scent of food

What do spiderlings rely on for growth before they start eating real food?

• The nutrients in the soil

• The warmth of the sun

• The energy from their egg yolk

• The moisture in the air

What is a sign that spiderlings need to leave the nursery?

• They grow an extra pair of legs

• They start spinning their own webs

• They begin to change color

• They start cannibalizing each other

How long can female spiders live compared to males?

• Females live longer, up to 30 years

• Males live longer, up to 30 years

• Both live the same lifespan

• Females live shorter, up to 5 years