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.
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.
The Colombian Lesser White Tarantula (Xenesthis sp. White) is a striking South American species known for its impressive adult size, contrasting coloration, and commanding presence. Learn about its natural history, behavior, habitat, and captive care in this comprehensive species guide.
The Malaysian Earth Tiger Tarantula (Omothymus schioedtei) is one of the largest arboreal tarantulas in the hobby. Learn about its natural history, adult size, temperament, enclosure requirements, feeding habits, and long-term care.
Highly sought after for its velvety black coloration and calm demeanor, the Brazilian Black Tarantula (Grammostola pulchra) is a slow-growing terrestrial species prized by collectors and beginner keepers alike.
The Salmon Pink Birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana) is a giant terrestrial tarantula known for its massive size, fast growth, and salmon-colored setae. Native to Brazil, this impressive species can reach 8–10 inches in leg span and is one of the largest tarantulas in the hobby.
The Rose Hair Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) is a calm, hardy beginner tarantula known for its long lifespan, easy care, and subtle pink coloration. Native to Chile, this terrestrial species reaches 4.5–5.5 inches and remains one of the most popular pet tarantulas in the hobby.
The Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula (Megaphobema robustum) is a large New World terrestrial tarantula known for its bright reddish legs, impressive size, and unusual defensive kicking behavior. This care guide covers habitat, enclosure setup, feeding, humidity, and the natural history of one of Colombia's most fascinating tarantulas.
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 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.
The Pinktoe Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia) is one of the hobby's most popular arboreal species, known for its pink feet, calm temperament, and beautiful tree-dwelling behavior. Learn about its rainforest habitat, enclosure design, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced care recommendations based on modern captive husbandry.
The Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula (Davus pentaloris) is a colorful New World terrestrial species known for its striking tiger-striped abdomen and active personality. Learn about its volcanic forest habitat in Guatemala, natural history, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations for long-term success.