Tarantulas belong to the theraphosidae spider family. They comprise a group of quite large and usually hairy arachnids. To date there are 947 confirmed tarantula species inhabiting planet earth. While each species have their own unique characteristics there are numerous traits that are common among all tarantula species. In essence they are all large spiders which hunt at night. They have large fangs but their venom in generally harmless to humans, resulting in nothing more than you would expect from a bee sting. Tarantulas can’t chew their food, instead the venom they inject breaks the internal tissues of its prey down so the tarantula can simply ‘suck it out’. A common defense for tarantulas is to flick the hairs from it abdomen which cause irritation. Before a tarantula ‘attacks’ it will generally give you warning by leaning back on its legs and showing its fangs. For many people tarantulas are the stuff of nightmares, but as long as you respect the fact they are a wild animal and treat them with care, they can make an awesome pet.
Widely popular as the Purple Earth Tiger, the Cyriopagopus sp hati hati is a spectacular old-world tarantula with dark purplish hues along its body. This tarantula features dark, multi-coloured femurs and a striking, more...
Native to the Southern region of Africa, Ceratogyrus Dalingi is an old-world tarantula that is best known for its strikingly beautiful horn and spectacular multi-coloured carapace. Since this horn one of the defining aspects...
Brachyelma Verdezi, also known as the Mexican Rose Grey is a spectacular tarantula belonging to the Brachypelma group of species. Both the male and female specie of Verdezi have spectacular colorations along their carapace....
Brachypelma Klaasi, popularly known as the ‘Mexican Pink Beauty’ is a spectacular and rare specie of tarantula. Native to the Mexican region, this tarantula is best known for its bright hues along the patella...
Widely popular as the Mexican Flame Knee, Brachypelma Auratam is tarantula indigenous to the Guerrero and Michocan regions of Mexico. In terms of appearance, this spider holds striking resemblance to the classic red-kneed spider...
Best known as the Mexican Golden Red Rump, Brachypelma Albiceps belongs to the Theraphosidae species of tarantulas. This spider is best known for its striking golden colored carapace and dark black abdomen. Unlike many...
The Natal Brown Bird Eater is a rare Brazilian tarantula that is best known for its dazzling coloration. This species has a rusty brown shade on its carapace which is perfectly complemented by the...
The Mexican Red Rump is a terrestrial, burrowing tarantula that is widely found in Mexico and certain parts of Central America. These creatures derive their name from the striking red urticating hairs on their...
The ‘Flame Rump tree Spider’, is a gorgeous bird spider which is best known for its vibrant hue and calm manners. While most people deem them to be ‘pet rocks’ for their relatively docile...
The Bolivian Black Velvet is a fast-growing, docile tarantula. It is best known for its friendly disposition and striking looks. Typically, a Bolivian Black Velvet is chocolate brown in color. It comes with a...
