Bright orange, venomous tarantula native to sub-Saharan Africa
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The Burmese Starburst Tarantula (Pterinochilus murinus) is a species of tarantula found in Angola and the island of Zanzibar. It is characterized by its bright orange coloration and extremely painful bite, which is said to be more painful than that of a rattlesnake. As a carnivore, it feeds on invertebrates and small animals such as lizards, rodents, and birds.
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