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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
The Trinidad Olive Tarantula (Neoholothele incei) is a fast-growing dwarf New World species known for its remarkable web-building behavior, olive coloration, and active personality. Learn about its Trinidad habitat, natural history, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations.
The Red Island Birdeater (Phormictopus atrichomatus) is a giant New World tarantula native to Hispaniola, admired for its reddish coloration, rapid growth, and powerful feeding response. Learn about its natural habitat in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, enclosure setup, feeding, molting, lifespan, and balanced husbandry recommendations.