Do Tarantulas Like Heat? What You Need to Know!

Tarantulas are fascinating creatures, and as their owners, it is essential to provide them with the right environment to thrive. Temperature is a crucial factor that can significantly impact the health and wellbeing of tarantulas. In this blog post, we will explore the temperature range that is optimal for tarantulas, how to provide heat for … Read more

Trinidad Pink Tarantula (Holothele Longipes): Full Guide

The Trinidad Pink Tarantula (Holothele Longipes) is a New World Terrestrial species native to Trinidad and Tobago as well as Venezuela. This spider is highly desired among tarantula collectors for its amazing coloration and small size. If you’re considering adding a Trinidad Pink Tarantula to your collection, here is everything you need to know about … Read more

Mexican Rose Grey Tarantula (Tliltocatl Verdezi): Full Guide

The Mexican Rose Grey Tarantula (Tliltocatl Verdezi) is a terrestrial New World tarantula. As the common name suggests, this spider is native to Mexico, more specifically, the Guerrero and Oaxaca regions. This spider is also popular among hobbyists, who fancy it for its interesting appearance and docile temperament, which makes it very suitable for beginners. … Read more

Top 9 Mexican Tarantula Species (With Pictures!)

Tarantulas natively inhabit a variety of different countries. One of the countries that many tarantulas call home is Mexico. In total, it’s estimated that the country is home to 66 different tarantula species, including some of the most famous ones. Generally speaking, Mexican Tarantulas are relatively docile and have long lifespans, but that’s not always … Read more

Top 7 Baboon Tarantula Species (With Pictures!)

Baboon Tarantulas or Baboon spiders are tarantulas that are part of the Harpactirinae subfamily. These tarantulas are native to Africa and are known for their powerful bites and potent venom. However, even though the only “official” baboon spiders are in the Harpactirinae subfamily, there are several tarantulas in other subfamilies that also bear the “baboon” name as … Read more

Top 20 Most Colorful Tarantula Species (With Pictures!)

Tarantulas are marvelous arachnids that come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Today, we’re going to take a look at the top 20 most colorful tarantula species. Colorful tarantulas are highly desired by pet owners because they’re so beautiful to look at. As we’ll soon discover, some of these colorful tarantula species … Read more

Top 10 Biggest Tarantulas in the World (With Pictures!)

Tarantulas are fascinating animals that come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. There are over 800 unique tarantula species, so there’s a lot of diversity when it comes to these interesting arachnids. Some of these spiders are quite tiny, but others grow to gargantuan sizes of over 11 inches! With so many different … Read more