The King Baboon Tarantula (Pelinobius muticus) is one of Africa's largest and most impressive fossorial tarantulas. Native to the savannas and scrublands of Kenya and Tanzania, this massive Old World species is famous for its enormous fangs, defensive nature, and extensive burrow systems. Learn about enclosure setup, humidity, feeding, temperament, lifespan, and everything needed to successfully care for this legendary underground predator.
The Mexican Red Rump Tarantula (Tliltocatl vagans) is a hardy New World species known for its striking black-and-red coloration, long lifespan, and beginner-friendly care. Native to the limestone forests, cenote regions, and tropical woodlands of Mexico and Central America, this adaptable burrowing tarantula remains one of the most popular and enduring species in the hobby.
The Borneo Neon Blue-Leg Tarantula (Birupes simoroxigorum) is one of the most visually spectacular tarantulas in the hobby. Native to the rainforests of Borneo, this rare Old World species is known for its brilliant neon-blue legs, fossorial lifestyle, and fast-moving nature. Learn about its natural history, behavior, enclosure requirements, feeding habits, and advanced care needs.
The Brazilian Red Head Tarantula (Bumba horrida) is a hardy terrestrial species known for its reddish-orange carapace, strong feeding response, and fascinating burrowing behavior. Native to Brazil, it offers keepers an engaging blend of natural beauty and active husbandry.
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 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 Trinidad Dwarf Tarantula (Cyriocosmus elegans) is a small but captivating species known for its famous heart-shaped abdominal pattern. Discover its natural history, care requirements, feeding habits, enclosure setup, and why it remains one of the hobby's most beloved dwarf tarantulas.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Thai Zebra Tarantula (Cyriopagopus albostriatus) is a fascinating Old World fossorial species from Thailand known for its distinctive striped legs, powerful burrowing behavior, and strong feeding response. This care guide covers enclosure setup, humidity, feeding, natural habitat, and what makes this classic Asian tarantula so popular among experienced keepers.
The Trinidad Olive Tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher) is a beautiful New World arboreal tarantula native to the forests of Trinidad. Known for its olive coloration, fast growth, and impressive web-building behavior, this species is a favorite among keepers seeking an active and rewarding arboreal tarantula.
The Togo Starburst Baboon Tarantula (Heteroscodra maculata) is a fast-growing arboreal Old World species known for its striking black-and-white bark camouflage and incredible speed. Native to the forests of West Africa, this advanced-level tarantula creates elaborate web retreats high above the forest floor and remains one of the most fascinating arboreal species in the hobby.
The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula (Hapalopus sp. "Colombia Large") is a colorful New World dwarf species known for its pumpkin-like abdominal markings, active behavior, and heavy webbing. Learn about its Colombian habitat, natural history, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations for long-term success.
The Brazilian Blue Dwarf Beauty Tarantula (Dolichothele diamantinensis) is a brilliantly colored dwarf species from Brazil's Chapada Diamantina region. Learn about its natural habitat, web-building behavior, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations for long-term success.
The Rufus Earth Tiger Tarantula (Aspinochilus rufus) is a fossorial Old World species known for its rich reddish coloration, defensive nature, and impressive burrowing behavior. Learn about its Southeast Asian habitat, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations for long-term success.