Chilean Yellow Flame Tarantula (Homoeomma orellanai)
The Yellow Flame Tarantula is an exceptionally rare and visually striking New World tarantula prized for its fiery golden coloration and bold contrast patterns. With glowing yellow-orange highlights layered across a dark velvety body, this species has quickly become one of the most sought-after display tarantulas among collectors of rare exotic arachnids. This species is a Semi-Dwarf species max size is 3.0"-3.25" a large dwarf if you will.
Native to Chile, South America, the Yellow Flame Tarantula is a terrestrial species that thrives in deep substrate with moderate humidity and secure hiding areas.
As it matures, its intense flame-like coloration becomes increasingly vibrant, making adult specimens especially impressive centerpiece animals in naturalistic and bioactive-style enclosures.
Like many New World tarantulas, Homoeomma orellanai is generally more defensive through urticating hairs rather than direct aggression, though minimal handling is always recommended. Their fascinating feeding responses, calm stalking behavior, and stunning coloration make them an excellent species for hobbyists looking to expand beyond beginner tarantulas into rarer collector species.
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Yellow Flame Tarantula Care
• Species: Homoeomma orellanai
• Common Name: Yellow Flame Tarantula
• Type: New World Terrestrial
• Temperament: Generally Calm / Defensive Hairs
• Humidity: Moderate
• Setup: Deep substrate with hide
• Diet: Live insects
• Experience Level: Intermediate
Add one of the hobby’s most beautiful and uncommon New World tarantulas to your collection with the Yellow Flame Tarantula, Homoeomma orellanai.
