Wildlife

Video: California’s Native Tarantula

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December 20, 2010

Naturalist Katie Colbert introduces us to the amazing tarantulas that wander the interior hills of the Bay Area. These large spiders might seem scary, but really they’re pretty shy — and yet amazing to watch!

Produced by Rick Bacigalupi with production assistance from Daniel Okamura

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Rick Bacigalupi is the principal of BACIPIX (bacipix.com), a video production entity composed of Rick and a handful of talented associates with more than 20 years of broadcast television experience. Taking advantage of the amazing capabilities of today's nonlinear editing and affordable gear, we excel in creatinghigh-quality, low-cost video that leaves audiences motivated and inspired.

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