Florida now home to venomous new tarantula species

Scientists have discovered a new species of venomous spider in Miami, known as the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider. This spider resembles a small, shiny black tarantula and is a relative of the tarantula. It was first found at Zoo Miami and can grow up to 7 centimeters wide. The spider lives in a burrow with a trapdoor to hide from predators and ambush prey. Its bite is as painful as a bee sting to humans. The spider faces threats from birds, wasps, and habitat loss. The first specimen was found in the endangered Pine Rockland forest, indicating the species may be limited to this threatened area.

What is the size of the female Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider when its legs are extended?

How does the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider protect itself from predators?