In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Tarantula in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a tarantula. Follow along with the how to draw a tarantula drawing guide below by sketching the red portion of each of the six steps, super easy!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Tarantula drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about tarantulas you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Tarantulas are a group of hairy and often large spiders that belong to the family Theraphosidae.
• There are around 1,000 different species of tarantulas that can be found in various regions across the world.
• Tarantulas have eight legs and two additional appendages called pedipalps, which help them to sense their environment and manipulate their prey.
• These spiders can regenerate lost limbs; if a tarantula loses a leg, it can grow back during subsequent molts.
• Tarantulas primarily eat insects, but larger species can also catch small lizards, birds, and rodents.
• The lifespan of a tarantula varies by species and sex, with some females living up to 30 years, which is much longer than their male counterparts.
• Tarantulas have a defense mechanism that involves releasing tiny, barbed hairs from their abdomen, which can irritate predators’ skin and eyes.
• These spiders do not use webs to catch prey; instead, they are ambush predators that quickly seize their meals with their powerful legs.
• Tarantulas molt their exoskeletons as they grow, a process that can also renew their internal organs and even restore lost appendages.
• Despite their fearsome appearance, tarantulas are not harmful to humans, and their venom is less potent than a bee’s sting.

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How To Draw a Tarantula – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the head segment of the tarantula.

Step 2: Draw the start of the legs.

Step 3: Now you can draw the next legs segments.

Step 4: Draw the next segment of the tarantula’s legs.

Step 5: More leg drawing!

Step 6: Finally, draw the eyes and the fine hairs to give it a furry appearance.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Tarantula, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your big spider look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy tarantula drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Tarantula! Your first try may not have gone as perfectly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a tarantula is with practice!

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