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Tarantula Teeth

Our pet tarantula, Harry, molted the other day. Being about 18 years old, she only molts once a year, now. When tarantulas molt, their outer skin splits open along the back and entirely new spider craws out, albeit slightly larger. They even leave behind all their hair and teeth!

 

That tooth is darn near a half inch long!

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Uploaded on August 18, 2017
Taken on August 18, 2017