Predators of the Wild: Giant Tarantula
1993•NR•51m•Released
Documentary
The secrets of the maligned and misunderstood tarantula are brought to light in the Discovery Channel's Predators of the Wild series portrait of the Giant Tarantula. The film presents an intimate look at the largest and most venomous spider species in the world. Shot on location, viewers observe the tarantula close-up as it waits in its 3-foot burrow until its prey of insects, frogs, snakes, birds and rodents come along. Footage also captures the tarantula's deadly mating ritual.
Director
Nick Gordon
Writer
Caroline Brett
Studio
Time Warner
Cast
William Hootkins
Narrator
Production
Company
Time Warner
Producer
Caroline Brett
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