The Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) is a massive New World terrestrial tarantula. They’re native to Brazil and can grow to an impressive 11 inches in size. They’re mostly known for their giant size but are also famed for their beautiful pink hairs giving them a unique appearance. Their docile nature, impressive size, and … Read more
The Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) is a slow-growing New World terrestrial tarantula that’s native to southern Arizona and northern Mexico. It’s known for its blonde hair, giving it a unique appearance, and docile personality, which makes it a very suitable species for beginners to the hobby. If the Arizona Blonde caught your attention and … Read more
Spiders are known to survive for extremely long times on small amounts of food and water. Hence, a tarantula will likely survive for many days even if it is not getting any food or water. But how long exactly can they go without food or water? This question bugs many tarantula owners when they go … Read more
The Fringed Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria ornata) is a massive Old World arboreal spider native to Sri Lanka. Its fast movements and strong venom make it a dangerous spider that should only be kept and handled by the most experienced hobbyists. These spiders have a significant venom that can be quite threatening, even to humans. It’s … Read more
The Ornamental Baboon tarantula (Heteroscodra maculata), also known as the Togo Starburst tarantula, is an Old World arboreal species that is popular among hobbyists. This spider is famous for its stunning looks, bad temper, and strong venom. If you’re thinking about getting an OBT, there are definitely a few things that you need to know … Read more
Depending on who you ask, tarantulas are either frightening or fantastic. However, regardless of what you think of them, it’s undeniable that they’re fascinating animals. Their hairy bodies, eight eyes, and eight legs make them very different from us and somewhat alien. One of the most interesting things about tarantulas is their fangs. Most people … Read more
The King Baboon Tarantula (Pelinobius Muticus) is also often referred to as the King Baboon Spider. This species is an exciting challenge for hobbyists. Their fearsome sizes and powerful bite makes them a tarantula you don’t want to mess with, and they are definitely not suitable for beginners to the hobby. However, at the same … Read more
The Mexican Pink Tarantula (Brachypelma Klaasi) is often considered the best species for beginners. This New World breed is docile, has a long lifespan, and is stunning to look at. The hairy pink legs and calm demeanor make it very popular among collectors. If you’re considering getting one of these for your own collection or … Read more
