Tarantula--the big and hairy kind--on the loose.

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Just the thought of a large, hairy tarantula can give some of us the creeps. Did you know that, in addition to eight legs, these meat-eating creatures have eight eyes, as well as the fact that there are more than 300 species, some of which can live more than 30 years? Their powerful mouths and venomous fangs prey on small reptiles, insects, birds, and even other spiders and, with two tiny claws on each leg, they can inject a chemical that dissolves flesh.

This may be way more information than you were looking for, but, remember, forewarned is forearmed! Our home has been invaded by tarantulas! Relax; we're talking about the radio controlled type. New from Takara USA, New York, N.Y., is the RC...