The Golden Earth Tiger Tarantula (Melopoeus cf. schmidti 'Phong Nha-Ke Bang') is a fascinating fossorial species from Vietnam known for its golden coloration, impressive burrowing behavior, and lightning-fast feeding response. This advanced Old World tarantula rewards patient keepers with a glimpse into the hidden world beneath the forest floor.
Learn how to care for the Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni), a striking burrowing species known for its bold striped legs and hardy nature.
Covered in vibrant blues, reds, and purples as juveniles, Martinique Pink Toe Tarantulas are fast-growing arboreal spiders famous for heavy webbing and dramatic color changes with age.
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 Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula is the largest tarantula species in the world, known for its massive size, powerful feeding response, and impressive rainforest appearance. Learn about Theraphosa blondi care, enclosure setup, humidity, temperament, feeding, and lifespan in this complete species guide.
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.
Brazilian Jewel Tarantulas are tiny arboreal trapdoor tarantulas prized for their metallic coloration, unusual cork-bark retreats, and highly sought-after rarity in the hobby.
The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula, Hapalopus sp. “Colombia Large,” is a colorful dwarf species known for heavy webbing, rapid growth, and striking orange-and-black coloration.
Vitalius chromatus, the Brazilian Red & White Tarantula, is a massive terrestrial species known for bold white leg striping, rust-red hairs, heavy feeding responses, and commanding enclosure presence.
The Mexican Blood Leg Tarantula, Aphonopelma bicoloratum, is a calm terrestrial species known for its deep black body, reddish-orange legs, and hardy desert care requirements.
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 Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula, Brachypelma albiceps, is a calm New World terrestrial species known for its golden carapace, reddish abdomen, and long lifespan.
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.
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.
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.