The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula, Psalmopoeus cambridgei, is a fast-growing arboreal species known for its incredible speed, heavy webbing, and striking chevron markings. Native to Trinidad’s tropical forests, this New World tarantula thrives in tall, humid enclosures and is prized by experienced keepers for its active behavior and impressive display potential.
The Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Brachypelma emilia) is a calm, colorful New World species prized for its fiery red leg markings, hardy nature, and excellent display behavior.
The Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus) is a hardy beginner tarantula known for its calm temperament, curly setae, and easy care requirements. Native to Honduras and Nicaragua, this terrestrial species reaches 5–6 inches and is one of the most popular pet tarantulas in the hobby.
The Vietnam Silver Earth Tiger Tarantula (Ornithoctoninae sp.) is a large Old World fossorial species from Southeast Asia. Discover its natural history, care requirements, enclosure setup, feeding habits, growth rate, and why it has become a favorite among experienced tarantula keepers.
Fast, defensive, and heavily webbing, the Orange Starburst Baboon Tarantula (Pterinochilus murinus ‘Usambara’) is an advanced Old World species known for its explosive feeding response and brilliant orange coloration.
The Cuban Orange-Violet Masked Tarantula (Citharacanthus cyaneus) is a fascinating Caribbean species known for its subtle violet and orange coloration. Learn about its natural habitat, care requirements, enclosure setup, feeding habits, temperament, and long-term husbandry.
Discover the care, behavior, enclosure setup, and stunning purple coloration of the Purple Pink Toe Tarantula, Avicularia purpurea, a beautiful arboreal species from South America.
Learn how to care for the Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula, Thrixopelma cyaneolum “Blue”. Discover enclosure setup, temperament, feeding habits, lifespan, size, and habitat information for this uncommon Peruvian tarantula species.
The Brazilian White Knee Tarantula is a large, hardy New World species famous for its dramatic white leg bands, powerful feeding response, and impressive adult size, making it a favorite among beginner and advanced keepers.
The Blue Fang Tarantula, Ephebopus cyanognathus, is a striking rainforest species known for its metallic blue chelicerae, heavy webbing, and secretive burrowing behavior.
The Borneo Purple Earth Tiger Tarantula (Cyriopagopus sp. Hati Hati) is a stunning Old World species known for its rich violet coloration, fossorial lifestyle, and powerful feeding response. Discover its natural habitat, care requirements, behavior, and what makes this rare Bornean tarantula a favorite among advanced keepers.
Known for its intense blue legs, emerald carapace, and heavy webbing behavior, the Green Bottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) is one of the most colorful and visually striking tarantulas in the hobby.
The Mexican Fire Leg Tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei) is a bold terrestrial species known for fiery orange-red legs, hardy care requirements, and impressive long-term display potential.
The Ranong Blue Earth Tiger Tarantula (Ornithoctoninae sp.) is a stunning Old World species from southern Thailand known for its deep metallic blue coloration and fossorial lifestyle. Native to the humid forests of Ranong Province, this fast-growing tarantula spends much of its life underground, emerging after dark to hunt. Learn about its natural history, behavior, enclosure setup, feeding habits, and advanced care requirements.
The Giant Red Slate Tarantula (Poecilotheria rufilata) is one of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the hobby. Native to southern India, this fast-moving Old World species is prized for its impressive size, elegant coloration, and fascinating tree-dwelling lifestyle. Learn about its care, habitat, feeding, and enclosure requirements.
The Malaysian Blue Femur Tarantula (Psednocnemis brachyramosa) is a beautiful Southeast Asian species prized for its metallic blue highlights and secretive rainforest lifestyle. Discover its natural history, behavior, habitat, and captive care requirements in this comprehensive species guide.
Learn how to care for the Golden Blue-Legged Baboon Tarantula, Harpactira pulchripes, including enclosure setup, size, temperament, feeding, and habitat details.
Known for their calm temperament, impressive size, and striking golden leg bands, Chaco Golden Knee Tarantulas (Grammostola pulchripes) are among the best large terrestrial tarantulas for beginner and advanced keepers alike.
The Colombian Purple and Gold Tarantula (Spinosatibiapalpus sp.) is a beautiful South American species known for its subtle purple iridescence, golden coloration, and fascinating terrestrial behavior. Native to Colombia, it rewards patient keepers with natural burrowing habits, strong feeding responses, and remarkable beauty that becomes more apparent with every molt.
The Venezuelan Sun Tiger Tarantula (Psalmopoeus irminia) is a stunning arboreal species known for its vivid orange tiger-striping, heavy webbing, and lightning-fast speed. Native to Venezuela, this advanced New World tarantula thrives in warm, humid enclosures with plenty of vertical climbing space.