Species Notes

Acanthoscurria chacoana

Acanthoscurria chacoana
Latin name: Acanthoscurria chacoana
Common name: Bolivian Salmon Pink
Location: Rainforests of Bolivia
Size:8inches
Life span: 12-15 years
Disposition:Defensive ,fast,may bite
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Deep burrower that likes humidity and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Acanthoscurria geniculata

Acanthoscurria geniculata
Latin name: Acanthoscurria geniculata
Common name: Giant White Knee
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size:8 inches
Life span: 12-15 years
Disposition:Defensive ,fast,may bite
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Deep burrower that likes humidity and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Acanthoscurria juruenicola

Acanthoscurria juruenicola
Latin name: Acanthoscurria juruenicola
Common name:Brazilian orange banded
Location: Jungles of Brazil
Size:7 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years, Males= 3-4 years
Disposition:Defensive ,fast,may bite
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Deep burrower that likes humidity and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Aphonopelma bicoloratum

Aphonopelma bicoloratum
Latin name: Aphonopelma bicoloratum
Common name:Mexican bloodleg
Location: Desert scrublands of southern Mexico
Size:4-4.5in
Life span:Females=15yrs,Males=5yrs
Disposition: Docile, calm
Care level: Beginner
Set up: Terrestrial,10 gallon tank with 4-6inches cocoa fiber,cork bark,water dish.
Care notes: Beautiful Orange color.Temperature should be 75-85 degrees.Eats crickets and small insects,roaches etc.Keep moist around the burrow.Mature males become completely black.

Aphonopelma chalcodes

Aphonopelma chalcodes
Latin name: Aphonopelma chalcodes
Common name: Arizona blond
Location: Deserts of Southwestern United States
Size:5-6 inches
Life span:Females=12-14 years, Males=3-5 years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:74-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Aphonopelma moderatum

Aphonopelma moderatum
Latin name: Aphonopelma moderatum
Common name: Rio Grand Gold
Location: Southeastern Texas,USA
Size:4-4.5in
Life span:Females=15yrs,Males=5yrs
Disposition: Docile, calm
Care level: Beginner
Set up: Terrestrial,10 gallon tank with 4-6inches cocoa fiber,cork bark,water dish.
Care notes: Beautiful Orange color.Temperature should be 75-85 degrees.Eats crickets and small insects,roaches etc.Keep moist around the burrow.Pic shown is adult.

Aphonopelma seemanni

Aphonopelma seemanni
Latin name:Aphonopelma seemani
Common name: Zebra Tarantula
Location:Rainforests of Costa Rica and Venezuela
Size:6inches
Life span:Females=14years,Males=4years
Disposition:Quick,somewhat docile
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Care level:Beginner,intermediate
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Deep burrower that likes humidity and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Aphonopelma sp.New River

Aphonopelma sp.New River
Latin name: Aphonopelma sp.New River
Common name: New River
Location: Desert scrublands of Colorado and Arizona
Size:6 inches
Life span:Females=14-16years,Males4-5years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Aphonopelma sp.paysoni

Aphonopelma sp.paysoni
Latin name:Aphonopelma sp.paysoni
Common name:Payson Blonde
Location:Desert scrublands of southwest United States
Size:6inches
Life span:Females=14-16years,Males4-5years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:72-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Augacephalus junodi

Augacephalus junodi
Latin name:Augacephalus junodi
Common name: Golden baboon
Location: Grasslands of South Africa
Size:4.5inches
Life span: Females=8-10 years , Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Docile,slow moving
Food:Crickets,Roaches etc.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10 gallon tank with 4-6inches cocoa fiber,cork bark,water dish.
Care notes: Likes to burrow,keep substrate moist around burrow ,dry elseware.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Avicularia Aurantiaca

• Latin name: Avicularia aurantiaca
• Common name: Yellow Banded Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Peru
• Disposition: Dosile ,fast
• Care level: Intermediate
• Set up: Arboreal,5 gallon verticle enclosure with plenty of cork bark and broad plastic leafy foliage.Prefers temperatures in the low to mid 80’s with some humidity.

Care notes:

Adults have a greenish/black color with dark yellow leg bandsand lives about 8 years.

This tree dwelling tarantula likes to build a cone shaped nest using leaves and webbing. It will eat crickets and dubia roaches that are about the size of the abdomen.Feed once or twice a week. Keep the enclosure clean as mold or fungus will grow on disgarded cricket parts. Put the air holes on the side of the enclosure(no holes in top)to cause higher humidity.Grows to about 5 inches.

Avicularia Avicularia

• Latin name: Avicularia avicularia
• Common name: Guyana Pink Toe
• Location: Guyana, south to Brazil and Costa Rica
• Disposition: Docile , Quick , Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Avicularia amazonica

• Latin name: Avicularia amazonica
• Common name: Amazon Pink Toe
• Location: Colombia, Ecuador
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5inches. Pic shown is juvenile.

Avicularia azuraklaasi

• Latin name: Avicularia azuraklaasi
• Common name: Powder Blue Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Peru
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best. Pic shown is juvenile.

Avicularia bicegoi

• Latin name: Avicularia bicegoi
• Common name: Brick Red Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Brazil
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best. Pic shown is juvenile.

Avicularia bicegoi

Avicularia bicegoi
Latin name:Avicularia bicegoi
Common name: Brick Red Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best. Pic shown is baby.

Avicularia braunshauseni

• Latin name: Avicularia braunshauseni
• Common name: Giant Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Brazil
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal,10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 6 inches. Pic shown is baby.

Avicularia diversipes

• Latin name: Avicularia diversipes
• Common name: Amazon sapphire pink toe
• Location: Rainforests of Brazil
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5inches. Pic shown is juvenile.

Avicularia geroldi

• Latin name: Avicularia geroldi
• Common name: Brazilian Blue and Red Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Brazil
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5inches. Pic shown is juvenile.

Avicularia isla margarita

Avicularia isla margarita
Latin name: Avicularia isla margarita
Common name:Margarita Island Pink Toe
Location:Isla de Margarita,Venezuela
Size:5 inches
Life span:Females=7-8 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:76-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal set up with a little condensation visible inside enclosure.Provide plenty of cork bark and plastic leaves for webbing and hiding.
Care notes:Vent holes should be on the sides providing a balance of light condensation and cross ventilation.

Avicularia juruensis

• Latin name: Avicularia juruensis
• Common name: Yellow Banded Pink Toe
• Location: Rainforests of Brazil
• Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
• Care level: Beginner
• Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.

Care notes:

Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5inches. Pic shown is adult.

Avicularia metallica

Avicularia metallica
Latin name: Avicularia metallica
Common name: Metallic Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Suriname
Disposition:Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 5-5.5 inches. Shiny black color as adult.Pic shown is baby.

Avicularia minatrix

Avicularia minatrix
Latin name: Avicularia minatrix
Common name: Venezuelan Red Stripe Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Venezuela
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 2.5-3 inches. Pic shown is adult.

Avicularia purpurea

Avicularia purpurea
Latin name: Avicularia purpurea
Common name: Ecuador Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Ecuador
Disposition:Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 5-5.5 inches. Shiny purple color as adult.Pic shown is baby.

Avicularia sooretama

Avicularia sooretama
Latin name: Avicularia sooretama
Common name:
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5inches. Pic shown is sub adult.

Avicularia sp.Ecuador

Avicularia sp.Ecuador
Latin name:Avicularia sp.Ecuador
Common name: No common name
Location: Jungles of Ecuador
Size:5 inches
Life span:Females=7-8 years, Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:76-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal set up with a little condensation visible inside enclosure.Provide plenty of cork bark and plastic leaves for webbing and hiding.
Care notes:Vent holes should be on the sides providing a balance of light condensation and cross ventilation.This species is commonly mistaken for Avicularia purpurea.

Avicularia sp.peru purple

Avicularia sp.peru purple
Latin name: Avicularia sp.peru purple
Common name: Peru Purple
Location: Rainforests of Peru
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5-5inches. Pic shown is adult.

Avicularia ulrichea

Avicularia ulrichea
Latin name: Avicularia ulrichea
Common name:
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 3.5 inches. Pic shown is sub adult.

Avicularia urticans

Avicularia urticans
Latin name: Avicularia urticans
Common name: Peru Giant Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Peru
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal,10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 6 inches. Pic shown is sub adult.

Avicularia velutina

Avicularia velutina
Latin name: Avicularia velutina
Common name:Trinidad Pink Toe
Location: Rainforests of Venezuela,Trinidad
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.Grows to about 4.5-5inches. Pic shown is baby.

Bachypelma schroderi

Bachypelma schroderi
Latin name:Bachypelma schroederi
Common name: Mexican Black Velvet
Location: Scrublands of Eastern Mexico
Size:5-6 inches
Life span:Females=15 years,Males=4-5 years
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma albiceps

Brachypelma albiceps
Latin name: Brachypelma albiceps
Common name: Mexican Golden Red Rump
Location: Central highlands of Mexico
Life span:Females= 15-20 years,Males=4-6years
Size: 5 inches
Disposition: Docile,hair flicker
Care level:Beginner
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank with semi moist cocoa fiber,multiple hidouts
Care notes: Deep substrate with large chunks of cork bark for creating burrows.Keep at 75-82 degrees with semi moist substrate and water dish. Use broad plastic leaves and cork bark for hiding areas. Will brumate in winter if kept cool.Feed crickets ,roaches or small mice.

Brachypelma albopilosum

Brachypelma albopilosum
Latin name:Brachypelma albopilosum
Common name: Honduran Curly Hair
Location: Tropical Forests of Honduras
Size:6inches
Life span:Females 12-15 years , Males3-5 years
Disposition: Doclie, Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Beginner
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank with semi moist cocoa fiber,multiple hidouts.
Care notes: Deep substrate with large chunks of cork bark for creating burrows.Keep at with semi moist substrate and water dish.Use broad plastic leaves and cork bark for hiding areas.

Brachypelma angustum

Brachypelma angustum
Latin name: Brachypelma angustum
Common name: Costa Rican Red rump
Location: Rainforets of Costa Rica
Size:5 inches
Life span: Females=12-15 years , Males 3-4 years
Disposition: Unpredictable,May Bite,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity arounf the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Brachypelma auratum

Brachypelma auratum
Latin name:Brachypelma auratum
Common name: Mexican Flame Knee
Location: Scrublands of South West Mexico
Size: 6-6.5inches
Life span:Females=15years , Males 3-4 years
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma baumgarteni

Brachypelma baumgarteni
Latin name: Brachypelma baumgarteni
Common name: Michoacán Orange Tarantula
Location: Scrublands of Michoacán Mexico
Size:6-7 inches
Life span:Fenmales= 16-23 years,Males= 5-7 years.
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.
Additional Note: Brachypelma baumgarteni were once thought to be a hybrid, but many years ago they were discovered living in the wild in Michoacán Mexico.

Brachypelma boehmei

Brachypelma boehmei
Latin name: Brachypelma boehmei
Common name: Mexican Fire Leg
Location: Dry scrublands of Western Mexico
Size:6-7 inches
Life span:Females=15-20 years,Males 3-5 years
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma emilia

Brachypelma emilia
Latin name: Brachypelma emilia
Common name: Mexican Red Knee
Location: Dry scrublands of Western Mexico
Size:6-7 inches
Life span:Females=15-20 years,Males 3-5 years
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma hamorii

Brachypelma hamorii
Latin name: Brachypelma hamorii
Common name: Mexican Red Knee
Location: Scrublands of Western Mexico
Size: 6 inches
Life span:Females=20 years, Males=5-6 years.
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank, deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth. Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma klaasi

Brachypelma klaasi
Latin name: Brachypelma klaasi
Common name: Mexican Pink
Location: Scrublands of Western Mexico
Size:6-6.5 inches
Life span:Female=14-16 years,Male=4-6 years
Disposition: Docile,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Brachypelma sabulosum

Brachypelma sabulosum
Latin name: Brachypelma sabulosum
Common name: Guatamalan Red Rump
Location: Savannas and scrublands of Central America and Southern Mexico
Size:5 inches
Life span: Females=12-15 years , Males 3-4 years
Disposition: Unpredictable,May Bite,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Brachypelma vagans

Brachypelma vagans
Latin name: Brachypelma vagans
Common name: Mexican Red Rump
Location: Southern Mexico
Size:5.5-6inches
Life span: Females= 14 years,Males= 5 years
Disposition: Unpredictable,May Bite,Hair flicker
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Beginner,Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.

Caribena versicolor

• Latin name: Caribena versicolor
• Common name: Antilles Pink Toe
• Location: Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean Sea
• Disposition: Docile
• Set up: Arboreal
• Temperature: 76-84 degrees.

Care notes:

Intermediate, This Tarantula has beautiful blue color as a baby and with each molt gradually turns pink, aqua and purple colors. It has a docile temperament and is a very popular species for collectors. They grow to about 5 inches .Females mature in 2-3 years and live about 6-8 years. Males mature in 1-2 years and live 3 years or less. Primary foods in captivity are crickets and dubia roaches. Keep in an arboreal set up with a little condensation visible inside enclosure.Provide plenty of plastic leaves and cork bark for climbing and webbing. Vent holes that can open or close should be on the sides providing a balance of light condensation and cross ventilation.

Ceratogyrus darlingi

Ceratogyrus darlingi
Latin name: Ceratogyrus darlingi
Common name: East African Horned Baboon
Location: Dry Scrublands of Zimbabwe
Size: 4-5 inches
Life span: Females= 10 years,Males= 3-4 years.
Disposition: May Bite , Unpredictable,Nervous
Food:Crickets ,small insects,Roaches
Care level: Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: 5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep semi dry ,burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Ceratogyrus marshalli

Ceratogyrus marshalli
Latin name:Ceratogyrus marshalli
Common name:Straight Horned Baboon
Location: Scrublands of Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Size: 4-5 inches
Life span: Females= 10 years,Males= 3-4 years.
Disposition: May Bite , Unpredictable,Nervous
Food:Crickets ,small insects,Roaches
Care level: Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: 5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep semi dry ,burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Chilobrachys fimbriatus

Chilobrachys fimbriatus
Latin name: Chilobrachys fimbriatus
Common name: Indian Violet
Location: Tropical forests of India
Size: 4 inches
Life span: Females=10 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Quick runner,may bite.
Food:Crickets ,small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial, 5-10 gallon enclosure with moist substrate,
Care notes: Primarily moist cocoa fiber mixed with virmiculite for the substrate.Cork bark and broad leafy decorations for groundcover.

Chilobrachys huahini

Chilobrachys huahini
Latin name: Chilobrachys huahini
Common name: Asian Giant Fawn
Location: Jungles of Thailand
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition:Very Aggressive,Will Bite
Food:Large insects,Small rodents
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Care level:Advanced
Temperature:78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,15-20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Chilobrachys sp.Black Satan

Chilobrachys sp.Black Satan
Latin name:Chilobrachys sp.Black Satan
Common name:Black Satan Tarantula
Location:Scrublands of Nepal
Size:6 inches
Life span:Females=8years,Males=3 years
Disposition: Aggressive,Will bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small insects
Care level: Intermediate
Temperature:74-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Good web spinner and burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use plenty of cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Latin name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Common name: Greenbottle Blue
Location: Grasslands of North Venezuela
Size:5 inches
Life span: Females=12 years, Males=3-4 yers
Disposition: Nervous
Food:Crickets,small insects
Care level: Beginner,intermediate
Temperature:75-82 degrees
Set up: 5-10 gallon tank with primarily dry substrate as adult. Spiderlings will require some humidity.Some condensation should be visible.
Care notes: Opportunistic burrower,good webspinner.Use Semi moist Cocoa fiber /vermiculite mixture and cork bark for hide out.Broad leafy plastic decorations.

Cyclosternum fasciatum

Cyclosternum fasciatum
Latin name: Cyclosternum fasciatum
Common name: Costa Rica Tiger Rump
Location: Tropical forests of Costa Rica
Size:3.5-4inches
Life span:Females=7-10 years,Males 2-3 years
Disposition: Nervous,quick,runner
Food:Crickets,small insects.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial, 5 gallon enclosure with moist substrate,
Care notes: Primarily moist cocoa fiber mixed with virmiculite for the substrate.Cork bark and broad leafy decorations for groundcover.

Cyriocosmus bertae

Cyriocosmus bertae
Latin name:Cyriocosmus bertae
Common name:Peruvian Dwarf Beauty
Location:Tropical forests of Peru,Belize.
Size:1.5-2 inches
Life span:Females= 7-8 years,Males 3-4 years
Disposition: Docile , Burrowing species,Dwarf
Food:Small crickets,small insects
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,1quart to 1/2gallon enclosure,Semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Cyriocosmus elegans

Cyriocosmus elegans
Latin name: Cyriocosmus elegans
Common name: Trinidad Tiger Rump
Location: Trinidad and Tobago
Size: Dwarf 1.5-2 inch
Life span: Females=3-4 years,Males=1-2 years
Disposition: quick.
Food:Young crickets and small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Small shoebox type enclosure
Care notes: Requires higher humidity,put the air holes on the sides to retain humidity.Moist cocoa fiber /virmiculite with cork bark and broad leafy plastic decorations.

Cyriopagopus lividus

Cyriopagopus lividus
Latin name: Cyriopagopus lividus
Common name: Cobalt Blue
Location: Tropical forests of Thailand
Size: 6 inches
Life span: Females=8-10 years,Males 1-2 years
Disposition: Aggressive,will bite,fast
Food:Crickets,Insects,Small mice
Care level:Advanced
Temperature:78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Cyriopagopus sp.Sumatra

Cyriopagopus sp.Sumatra
Latin name: Cyriopagopus sp.Sumatra
Common name:Sumatran Tiger Tarantula
Location: Dense rainforests of Western Sumatra
Size:8-9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Will Bite,Fast,Unpredictable
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mammals
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Dolichothele diamantinensis

Dolichothele diamantinensis
Latin name: Dolichothele diamantinensis
Common name:Brazilian Blue Dwarf tarantula
Location: Tropical Rainforests of Brazil
Size: 3-4inches
Life span:Females=6-7years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast,Good Webspinner
Food:Small crickets and insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.Requires periodic humidity. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Encyocratella olivacea

Encyocratella olivacea
Latin name: Encyocratella olivacea
Common name: Black and Olive Baboon
Location: Forests of Northern Tanzania
Size: 5 inches
Life span:Females=9-10 years,Males=3 years
Disposition: Aggressive, Will Bite,Fast.
Food: Crickets,small insects and fingers.
Care level: Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10 gallon tank with plenty of vertical Cork bark,plastic branches and leaves for climbing.
Care notes: Beautiful webspinner,likes warmth.Substrate should be moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite.Do not handle.

Ephebopus cyanognathus

Ephebopus cyanognathus
Latin name: Ephebopus cyanognathus
Common name: Blue Fang Skeleton
Location: Coastal Jungles of French Guyana
Size: 4 inches
Life span: Females=8-10 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Very fast.
Food: Small crickets and insects.
Care level:intermediate.
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic burrower ,5 gallon sized enclosure with moist cocoa fiber substrate and lots of cork bark and broad plastic leaves for hiding and webbing.
Care notes: Keep humid with lots of hiding places. Will squeeze out of tiny openings,keep securely.

Ephebopus murinus

Ephebopus murinus
Latin name: Ephebopus murinus
Common name: Skeleton Tarantula
Location: Lowland forests of French Guyana
Size: 5 inches
Life span: Females=10 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Very fast,may bite.
Food: Crickets and small insects.
Care level:intermediate.
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Ephepobus uatuman

Ephepobus uatuman
Latin name: Ephepobus uatuman
Common name: Emerald Skeleton
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size: 4 inches
Life span: Females=7-9 years, Males= 2-3 years
Disposition: Fast , May bite
Food: Crickets and small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,5 gallon enclosure
Care notes: This spider will burrow as well as climb.Provide both deep moist substrate as well as climbing areas. Lots of cork bark and broad,plastic leaves for hiding and webbing. Keep tank humid.

Eucratoscelus pachypus

Eucratoscelus pachypus
Latin name: Eucratoscelus pachypus
Common name: Stout Leg Baboon
Location: Scrublands of Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya
Size:4 inches
Life span:Females=7-8 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Unpredictable
Food: Crickets,Roaches,Small Insects
Care level: Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Semi Arid,10 gallon
sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite.
Burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and
broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Grammostola iheringi

Grammostola iheringi
Latin name: Grammostola iheringi
Common name: Entre Rios
Location: Tropical Forests of Brazil
Size: 6 inches
Life span:Females=12-14 years, Males= 3-4 years
Disposition: Docile,
Food:Crickets,insects ,small mice
Care level: intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Grammostola pulchra

Grammostola pulchra
Latin name: Grammostola pulchra
Common name: Brazilian Black
Location: Scrublands of Brazil
Size: 6 inches
Life span: Females=14-18 years, Males=4-6 years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small mice
Care level: Beginner
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Grammostola pulchripes

Grammostola pulchripes
Latin name: Grammostola pulchripes
Common name: Chaco Golden Stripe
Location: Scrublands of Paraguay and Argentina
Size: 7 inches
Life span:Females=12-14 years, Males= 3-4 years
Disposition: Docile,quick
Food: Crickets,Roaches,Small mice
Care level: Beginner
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Grammostola rosea

Grammostola rosea
Latin name: Grammostola rosea
Common name: Chillian Rose
Location: Dry Scrublands of Chili
Size: 5 inches
Life span:Females=12-14 years, Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi dry Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes small amount humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Hapalopus sp. Colombia

Hapalopus sp. Colombia
Latin name: Hapalopus sp. Colombia
Common name:Pumpkin Patch
Location:Jungles of Colombia and Brazil
Size:3.5-4in
Life span:Females= 7years,Males=2-3years
Disposition:Fast runners,Hard to handle.
Food:Small crickets and insects.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: 5 gallon enclosure with semi moist substrate.
Care notes: Opportunistic burrower,good webspinner.Use Semi moist Cocoa fiber /vermiculite mixture and cork bark near hide out area. Broad leafy plastic decortions.

Haplopelma Bach-Ma

Haplopelma Bach-Ma
Latin name: Haplopelma Bach-Ma
Common name: Bach Ma Earth Tiger
Location: Rainforests of Vietnam
Size:5inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3 years
Disposition:Aggressive,bites,fast
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Advanced
Temperature: 78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Haplopelma albostriatum

Haplopelma albostriatum
Latin name: Haplopelma albostriatum
Common name: Thai Zebra
Location: Tropical Forests of Thailand
Size:5inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3 years
Disposition:Aggressive,bites,fast
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Advanced
Temperature: 78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Haplopelma vonwirthi

Haplopelma vonwirthi
Latin name: Haplopelma vonwirthi
Common name:Gold Earth Tiger
Location: Forests of Southeast Asia
Size: 5-6 inches
Life span:Females=8-10years,Males=
Disposition: Aggressive,fast,Will bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Intermediate
Temperature: 78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Harpactira pulchripes

Harpactira pulchripes
Latin name: Harpactira pulchripes
Common name: Golden Blue Leg Baboon
Location: Scrublands of South Africa
Size: 5 inches
Life span: Females 8-10 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition:Will Bite,Aggressive,Nervous
Food:Roaches,Crickets,Small Insects
Care level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Good web spinner and burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow
and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Heteroscodra maculata

Heteroscodra maculata
Latin name: Heteroscodra maculata
Common name: Togo Starburst Baboon
Location: Scrublands and Forests of Ghana and Togo
Size: 4-5 inches
Life span:Females=8-9 years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Aggressive,Will bite,Fast
Food:Crickets,small insects
Care level:intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Heterothele villosella

Heterothele villosella
Latin name: Heterothele villosella
Common name:Tanzanian Chestnut Baboon
Location: Scrublands and Forests of Usumbara,Tanzania
Size: 2-3 inches
Life span:Females=7-8 years,Males=2 years
Disposition: Fast,May bite
Food:Crickets,Small insects
Care level: intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,5-10 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Dwarf species,Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Holothele incei "gold"

Holothele incei “gold”
Latin name: Holothele incei “gold”
Common name: Trinidad Olive “gold”
Location:Tropical forests of Trinidad
Size:2.5-3 inches
Life span: Females=7-8 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Fast,May bite,unpredictable
Food:Crickets and small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,5 gallon enclosure
Care notes: This spider will burrow as well as climb.Provide both deep moist substrate as well as climbing areas. Lots of cork bark and broad,plastic leaves for hiding and webbing. Keep tank humid.

Holothele incei GOLD

Holothele incei GOLD
Latin name: Holothele incei GOLD
Common name: Trinidad Olive “gold”
Location: Jungles of Trinidad
Size: 4.5inches
Life span: Females7 years,Males 2-3 years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,potent venom, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Homoeomma sp. 'fire'

Homoeomma sp. ‘fire’
Latin name: Homoeomma sp. ‘fire’
Common name:Chilean Flame
Location: Scrublands of Chile
Size:3.5inches
Life span:Females=9-11 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Docile,Dwarf Species
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small insects
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,5-10 gallon enclosure,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Hysterocrates crassipes

Hysterocrates crassipes
Latin name: Hysterocrates crassipes
Common name: Cameroon Brown Baboon Tarantula
Location: Scrublands of Camaroon ,West Africa
Size:7 inches
Life span: Females=10-12years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Aggressive,may bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,small mammals
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degres
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Hysterocrates gigas

Hysterocrates gigas
Latin name: Hysterocrates gigas
Common name: Cameroon Rusty Red Baboon Tarantula
Location: Scrublands of Camaroon ,West Africa
Size:7-8 inches
Life span: Females=10-12years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Aggressive,may bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,small mammals
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Idiothele mira

Idiothele mira
Latin name: Idiothele mira
Common name: Blue Foot Baboon
Location: South Africa
Size:4inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=3years
Disposition: Fast,May bite.
Food:Crickets and small insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:75-82 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial, Opportunistic deep burrower,Semi moist substrate
Care notes: Keep humid,
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite ,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Iridopelma hirsutum

Iridopelma hirsutum
Latin name: Iridopelma hirsutum
Common name:Amazon Ribbed Tree Spider
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size:4-4.5inches
Life span:Females=7-8years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Iridopelma sp. Recife

Iridopelma sp. Recife
Latin name:Iridopelma sp. Recife
Common name:Amazon Tree Spider
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size:4-4.5inches
Life span:Females=7-8years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Docile,quick,Poops when handled
Care level:beginner
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Lampropelma sp. Borneo black

Lampropelma sp. Borneo black
Latin name: Lampropelma sp. Borneo black
Common name: Borneo Black
Location: Rainforests of Borneo
Size:7inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3years
Disposition:Will Bite,Fast
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Lampropelma violaceopes

Lampropelma violaceopes
Latin name: Lampropelma violaceopes
Common name:Singapore Blue
Location: Rainforests of Western Malaysia
Size:7-8inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=3years
Disposition:Will Bite,Fast
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Lasiodora parahybana

Lasiodora parahybana
Latin name:Lasiodora parahybana
Common name: Salmon Pink Birdeater
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size:8-9inches
Life span:Females=12-14years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Somewhat docile,Big fangs
Food:Crickets,Insects,Roaches,Small mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:75-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon sized enclosure,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Lasiodorides striatus

Lasiodorides striatus
Latin name: Lasiodorides striatus
Common name: Peruvian Orange -stripe
Location: Jungles of Peru
Size:7 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years , Males=3-4years
Disposition: Skittish,Nervous
Food:Crickets,Insects,Roaches,Small mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon sized enclosure,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Good Webspinner,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Megaphobema mesomelas

Megaphobema mesomelas
Latin name: Megaphobema mesomelas
Common name: Costa Rican Red Leg
Location: Jungles of Costa Rica
Size:7-8 inches
Life span:Females=12 years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Somewhat docile
Food:Crickets,Insects,Small Mice
Care level:Advanced
Temperature:74-82 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Deep burrowing
Care notes: This equatorial spider requires high humidity and can tolerate cooler temperatures, but spiderlings seem to thrive in the low 80 degree range in captivity. Use a 15-20 gallon sized enclosure with a covered top to retain humidity and plenty of plastic foliage for hiding.Brumation may be required for breeding. This one of the most beautiful and somewhat docile tarantulas but not recommended for beginners due to the humidity and temperature requirements.

Megaphobema robustum

Megaphobema robustum
Latin name: Megaphobema robustum
Common name: Colombian Giant Redleg
Location: Jungles of Costa Rica to Colombia
Size: 8-9 inches
Life span:Females=12-14years,Males3-4 years
Disposition: Fast,May bite,
Food:Crickets,Insects,Small Mice
Care level: Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Monocentropus balfouri

Monocentropus balfouri
Latin name:Monocentropus balfouri
Common name:Socotra Island Blue Baboon
Location:Island of Socotra, Madagascar, Yemen
Size:5-6inches
Life span:Females=10-12years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Nervous,May Bite
Food:Crickets,Insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,semi-deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth ,but part of the enclosure should be drier..Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Monocentropus lambertoni

Monocentropus lambertoni
Latin name:Monocentropus lambertoni
Common name: Lamberton’s Tarantula
Location: Jungles of Madagascar
Size:5 inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Nervous,May Bite
Food:Crickets,Insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Nhandu chromatus

Nhandu chromatus
Latin name: Nhandu chromatus
Common name:Brazilian Red and White
Location: Tropical Forests of Brazil
Size:5 inches
Life span:Females=12-14years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Fairly docile,quick
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes: Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Nhandu coloratovillosus

Nhandu coloratovillosus
Latin name: Nhandu coloratovillosus
Common name:Brazilian Black and White Tarantula
Location: Grasslands of Brazil
Size:6inches
Life span:Females=10-12years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Docile
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Ornithoctonus aureotibialis

Ornithoctonus aureotibialis
Latin name: Ornithoctonus aureotibialis
Common name: Thailand Golden Fringe
Location: Tropical Forests of Thailand
Size:5inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3 years
Disposition:Aggressive,bites,fast
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Advanced
Temperature: 78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,5-10 gallon tank with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Orphnaecus Cebu

Orphnaecus Cebu
Latin name: Orphnaecus Cebu
Common name: Philippine Blue
Location: Jungles of the Philippines
Size:4-5 inches
Life span:Females=8years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast,Webspinner, unpredictable
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Orphnaecus sp.Blue

Orphnaecus sp.Blue
Latin name: Orphnaecus sp.Blue
Common name: Panay Island blue
Location: Panay ,Philippines
Size: 5inches
Life span:Females=8-10years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Fast,Webspinner, unpredictable,May Bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Insects
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Pamphobeteus Santo Domingo

Pamphobeteus Santo Domingo
Latin name: Pamphobeteus Santo Domingo
Common name: Goliath Bloom Birdeater
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size:8-9inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity. Pic shown is a Juvenile.

Pamphobeteus antinous

Pamphobeteus antinous
Latin name: Pamphobeteus antinous
Common name: Bolivian Steely Blue
Location: Jungles of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil
Size:9 inches
Life span:Femeles=12-14 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Big ,Fast, Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Pamphobeteus fortis

Pamphobeteus fortis
Latin name: Pamphobeteus fortis
Common name: Colombian Brown Giant
Location: Jungles and scrublands of Brazil
Size:8-9 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.Pic shown is a Mature Male..Notice the mating hooks on the front legs.

Pamphobeteus machala

Pamphobeteus machala
Latin name: Pamphobeteus machala
Common name:Purple Starburst
Location: Jungles of South America
Size: 8 inches
Life span:Females=10 years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Fast,Large Hairflickers,Unpredictable
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow. Pic shown is Juvenile.

Pamphobeteus nigricolor

Pamphobeteus nigricolor
Latin name: Pamphobeteus nigricolor
Common name: Blue Bloom Birdeater
Location:Jungles of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador
Size:7 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.

Pamphobeteus sp. Platyomma

Pamphobeteus sp. Platyomma
Latin name:Pamphobeteus sp. Platyomma
Common name:Pink Bloom Birdeater
Location: Rainforests of Ecuador
Size: 7-8 inches
Life span:Females=12years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Fast,Large Hairflickers,Unpredictable
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow. Pic shown is Juvenile.

Pamphobeteus ultramarinus

Pamphobeteus ultramarinus
Latin name: Pamphobeteus ultramarinus
Common name: Ecuadorian birdeater
Location: Rainforests of Colombia
Size: 7 inches
Life span:Females=10years , Males= 4years
Disposition: Nervous,May Bite,Urticating Hairs.
Food:Crickets,Insects,Small Mice.
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity. Pic shown is a Juvenile.

Pelinobius muticus

Pelinobius muticus
Latin name: Pelinobius muticus
Common name: King Baboon
Location: Scrublands of Kenya
Size:8-9 inches
Life span:Fenmales=14-15 years,Males=5-6years
Disposition: Will Bite,Hisses,Large Fangs
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects, Mice
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,20 gallon tank,deep moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Slow grower, Not easily handlable,Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic hiding places and broad leafy groundcover.Makes hissing sound using the combs in its mouth.

Phlogiellus sp. Palawan

Phlogiellus sp. Palawan
Latin name: Phlogiellus spec. Palawan
Common name: Palawan tarantula
Location: Forests of Palawan Island ,Philippines
Size:4inches
Life span:Females=5-6 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Fast,Unpredictable
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Beginner to Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Phormictopus sp. Green

Phormictopus sp. Green
Latin name:Phormictopus sp. Green
Common name: No Common Name
Location: Savannas and tropical regions of the Caribbean.
Size:5-6 inches.
Life span:Females 8-10 years, Males 2-3 years
Disposition: Aggressive,Will bite.
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects,Small vertibrates.
Care level:Intermediate.
Temperature:76-82 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Lots of webbing. Use Plenty of cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Poecilotheria Smithi

Poecilotheria Smithi
Latin name: Poecilotheria Smithi
Common name: Yellow Backed Ornamental
Location: Forests of Sri Lanka
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria bara

Poecilotheria bara
Latin name:Poecilotheria bara
Common name: Ivory Ornamental (Lowland)
Location: Lowland Forests of Sri Lanka
Size:7 inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,potent venom, 10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria fasciata

Poecilotheria fasciata
Latin name: Poecilotheria fasciata
Common name: Sri Lankan Ornamental
Location: Tropical Forests of Sri Lanka
Size:8-9inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,potent venom, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria formosa

Poecilotheria formosa
Latin name: Poecilotheria formosa
Common name:Salem Ornamental
Location: South West India
Size:8-9inches
Life span:Females=8-10 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,potent venom, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica

Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica
Latin name: Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica
Common name: Rameshwaram Ornamental
Location: Palm plantations of Ramanthapuram dist, India
Size:6.5-7.5inches
Life span:Females=7-8years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-82 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria metallica

Poecilotheria metallica
Latin name: Poecilotheria metallica
Common name: Gooty Sapphire Ornamental
Location: Forests of Andhra Pradesh, India
Size:8-9inches
Life span:Females=10years,Males3=4years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-82 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or leafy vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria miranda

Poecilotheria miranda
Latin name: Poecilotheria miranda
Common name: Bengal Spotted Ornamental
Location: Forests of Chhota Nagpur, East India
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria ornata

Poecilotheria ornata
Latin name: Poecilotheria ornata
Common name: Fringed Ornamental
Location: Tropical Forests of Sri Lanka
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria regalis

Poecilotheria regalis
Latin name: Poecilotheria regalis
Common name: Indian Ornamental
Location: Tropical Forests of India
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria rufilata

Poecilotheria rufilata
Latin name: Poecilotheria rufilata
Common name: Red slate Ornamental
Location: Evergreen Forests of Western Ghats, India
Size:10 inches
Life span:Females=10-11years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal,15-20 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria striata

Poecilotheria striata
Latin name: Poecilotheria striata
Common name: Mysore Ornamental
Location: Forests of Southern India
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria subfusca

Poecilotheria subfusca
Latin name: Poecilotheria subfusca
Common name: Ivory Ornamental(Highland)
Location: Forests of South West Sri Lanka
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 74-82 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli

Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli
Latin name: Poecilotheria tigrinawesseli
Common name: Tiger Ornamental
Location: Forests of India
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=9-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Fast, May Bite ,Potent venom
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature: 75-84 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Psalmopoeus cambridgei

Psalmopoeus cambridgei
Latin name: Psalmopoeus cambridgei
Common name: Trinidad Chevron
Location: Humid Forests of Trinidad
Size:7 inches
Life span:Females=8-10years,Males=3years
Disposition: Aggresive,Will Bite
Food:Crickets and insects.
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-86 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Psalmopoeus irminia

Psalmopoeus irminia
Latin name: Psalmopoeus irminia
Common name:Venezuelan Suntiger
Location: Humid Forests of Venezuela
Size:6-7inches
Life span:Females=8years,Males=3 years
Disposition: Aggresive,Will Bite
Food:Crickets and insects.
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-86 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Psalmopoeus pulcher

Psalmopoeus pulcher
Latin name: Psalmopoeus pulcher
Common name: Panama blonde
Location: Rainforests of Panama
Size: 5-6 inches
Life span: Females= 7-8 years,Males 2-3 years
Disposition: Fast,nervous,May Bite
Food:Crickets and insects.
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-86 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Psalmopoeus reduncus

Psalmopoeus reduncus
Latin name: Psalmopoeus reduncus
Common name:Costa Rican Chevron
Location: Humid Forests of Costa Rica
Size:5-6inches
Life span:Females=8years,Males=3years.
Disposition: Aggresive,Will Bite
Food:Crickets and insects.
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-86 degrees
Set up: Arboreal, 10-15 gallon vertical enclosure with solid top and vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm.Condensation should be visible ,but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Pseudhapalopus sp blue

Pseudhapalopus sp blue
Latin name:Pseudhapalopus sp blue
Common name: Colombian Bluebottle
Location: Rainforests of Colombia
Size:4inches
Life span:Females= 8-10 years,Males3-4 years
Disposition:Docile
Food:Crickets and small insects.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon
sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite.
Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and
broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Pseudocoremiocnemis brachyramosa

Pseudocoremiocnemis brachyramosa
Latin name:Pseudocoremiocnemis brachyramosa
Common name: Malaysian Blue Femur
Location: Rainforests of Malaysia
Size:5-6inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=3=4 years
Disposition: Fast,Nervous,May abite
Food:Crickets,Mice,Insects,Small mice
Care level:Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:78-85 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/vermiculite. Deep burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic ground cover. Keep moist around burrow.

Pterinochilus lugardi

Pterinochilus lugardi
Latin name:Pterinochilus lugardi
Common name: Fort Hall Baboon
Location:Highlands of Tanzania, Kenya
Size:4-5inches
Life span:Females=8-10years,Males=2-3years
Disposition:Unpredictable,May Bite.
Food:Crickets,Roahes,Small Insects
Care level:Intermediate.
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations. Can you see the happy face?

Pterinochilus murinus

Pterinochilus murinus(OBT)
Latin name:Pterinochilus murinus
Common name: Usambara Orange Baboon
Location: Semi dry highlands of Tanzania
Size:5.5inches
Life span:Females=8-9years,Males=3years
Disposition:Will Bite,Aggressive,Nervous
Food:Roaches,Crickets,Small Insects
Care level: Beginner to Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,10-15 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Good web spinner and burrower that likes some humidity around the burrow
and warmth.Use cork bark or plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.

Pterinopelma sazimai

Pterinopelma sazimai
Latin name: Pterinopelma sazimai
Common name: Brazilian Blue
Location: Rainforests of Brazil
Size: 6 inches
Life span:Females=12-14 years,Males=4-5 years
Disposition: Docile,Slow moving as adults
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Selenocosmia arndsti

Selenocosmia arndsti
Latin name: Selenocosmia arndsti
Common name: Java Birdeater
Location:Tropical Forests of Java
Size:5.5 inches
Life span:Females=7-8 years,Males=2-3 years
Disposition: Aggressive,Will bite,Fast
Food:Crickets,small insects
Care level:intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm . Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Sericopelma Santa Catalina

Sericopelma Santa Catalina
Latin name:Sericopelma Santa Catalina
Common name: No Common Name
Location: Jungles of Panama
Size:9 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Big ,Fast, Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep brrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Sericopelma generalum

Sericopelma generalum
Latin name:Sericopelma generalum
Common name:Costa Rican Black
Location:Highland rainforests of Costa Rica
Size:8-9 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4 years
Disposition: Nervous,Fast,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Insects,Small mammals,
Care level: Intermediate to Advanced
Temperature:72-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.

Sericopelma melanotarsum

Sericopelma melanotarsum
Latin name: Sericopelma melanotarsum
Common name:Costa Rican Pink Foot
Location: Jungles of Costa Rica
Size: 9 inches
Life span:Females=10-12 years,Males=3-4years
Disposition: Big ,Fast, Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,Keep humid,20 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Deep burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Stromatopelma calceatum

Stromatopelma calceatum
Latin name: Stromatopelma calceatum
Common name: Featherleg Baboon
Location: West Africa
Size:5.5-6inches
Life span:Females=8-9 years,Males=2-3years
Disposition: Aggressive,Will bite,Fast
Food:Crickets,small insects
Care level:intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Tapinauchenius gigas

Tapinauchenius gigas
Latin name:Tapinauchenius gigas
Common name: Orange Tree Spider
Location: Rainforests of Guyana ,Venezuela
Size:4-4.5inches
Life span:Females=7-8years,Malkes=2-3years
Disposition: Fast,May Bite,Nervous
Food:Crickets,Small Insects,Roaches
Temperature; 78-84 degrees
Care level:Intermediate
Set up: Arboreal, 5-10 gallon vertical enclosure with vent holes on the sides. Provide lots of broad leafed plastic plants or vines and cork bark tubes. Moist cocoa fiber bedding about 3 inches deep should be used for substrate.
Care notes: Temperature should be 78-84 degrees with condensation visible. Keep moist and warm , but let enclosure dry out a little from time to time.. Do not let heat and moisture escape from the top of enclosure. Vent holes that can be covered or opened on the sides are best.

Theraphosa apophysis

Theraphosa apophysis
Latin name: Theraphosa apophysis
Common name: Goliath Pink Foot
Location: Jungles of Venezuela
Size:11-12 inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.

Latin name: Theraphosa apophysis
Common name: Goliath Pink Foot
Location: Jungles of Venezuela
Size:11-12 inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level:Intermediate
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.Pic shown is juvenile.

Theraphosa blondi

Theraphosa blondi
Latin name: Theraphosa blondi
Common name: Goliath Birdeater
Location: Rainforests of French Guyana
Size:11-12 inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.Some condensation should form on it’s own inside enclosure.This species can be identified by the abundance of hair on the legs and dark brown to black color.Full sized adults can be kept in enclosures up to 40 gallons in size.

Theraphosa stirmi

Theraphosa stirmi
Latin name: Theraphosa stirmi
Common name: Goliath Burgundy Birdeater
Location: Rainforests of Brazil,Guyana,Venezuela
Size:11-12 inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Fast,Hairflicker,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.This species can be identified by the lack of hair on the legs and brownish red color.

Thrixopelma cyaneolum

Thrixopelma cyaneolum
Latin name: Thrixopelma cyaneolum
Common name: Cobalt Red Rump
Location: Costal Plains of Peru
Size: 6 inches
Life span: Females=12-14 years,Males=4-5 years
Disposition:Docile
Food:Crickets and small insects.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Thrixopelma ockerti

Thrixopelma ockerti
Latin name: Thrixopelma ockerti
Common name: Peruvian Cherry Rump
Location: Jungles of Peru
Size:4-4.5inches
Life span:Females= 8-10 years,Males3-4 years
Disposition:Docile
Food:Crickets and small insects.
Care level:Beginner
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Opportunistic Terrestrial,Keep humid,10 gallon sized enclosure with lots of hiding areas.
Care notes: Keep on semi moist cocoa fiber/virmiculite. Semi burrowing species,Lots of webbing. Use cork bark and broad leafy plastic groundcover. Keep moist around burrow.

Xenesthis immanis

Xenesthis immanis
Latin name: Xenesthis immanis
Common name: Colombian Lesser Black
Location: Rainforests of Venezuela
Size:8-9 inches
Life span:Females10-12 years,Males=4-5years
Disposition: Fast,Nervous,May bite
Food:Crickets,Roaches,Small Mice
Care level: Advanced
Temperature:78-84 degrees
Set up: Terrestrial,15-20 gallon tank,deep semi moist Cocoa fiber/vermiculite.
Care notes:Deep burrowing species that likes some humidity around the burrow and warmth.Use cork bark and plastic for hiding places and broad leafy decorations.Use a solid lid with vent holes on the sides to control humidity.