If you’re a tarantula owner, you know there are several things people say to tarantula owners that a dog or cat owner would never have to deal with. If you have ever owned a spider, or even another non-traditional pet, you know exactly what it’s like to love your pet and think it’s the most precious thing on earth, while […]
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Common name: Greenbottle Blue Scientific name: Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens Appearance: Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens tarantulas are one of the most colorful tarantulas. The metallic blue legs and the orange abdomen makes it hard to miss. Origin: Northern Venezuela, Paraguana Type: New World, Semi-Arboreal (Tree & Land dwelling) Size: Maximum 4 – 4.5 inches. This is a medium-growing species. Life span: Males: (3 – 4 years) Females: (12 – 13) years […]
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Theraphosa Stirmi Common name: Burgundy Goliath Bird Eater Spider Scientific name: Theraphosa stirmi Appearance: Goliath bird eating spiders are large, heavy-bodied and are rich burgundy-brown after a molt. They also have distinctive reddish hairs on legs and abdomen post-molt. Origin: Guyana, Venezuela, Northern Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname Type: New World, Terrestrial Size: Theraphosa stirmi adults can grow to reach 10 to 12 inches. This is a […]
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Common name: Panama Blonde Scientific name: Psalmopoeus pulcher Appearance: Panama Blonde Tarantulas are a beautiful blonde color with a black patch on the abdomen. Origin: Panama Type: New World, arboreal Size: Legspan can get up to 6 inches. This is a fast-growing species. Life span: Females can live up to 15 years, males 3-4 years. Attitude: Panama Blondes are best for a more experienced tarantula owner. This […]
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Common name: Brazilian Black Tarantula Scientific name: Grammostola pulchra Appearance: Brazilian Blacks get their name from their rich, black velvety hair. Origin: Brazil and Uruguay Type: New World, terrestrial, burrowing Size: Legspan can get up to 8 inches. This species grows slowly. Life span: Males: 5-6 years, Females: 20+ years Attitude: The Brazilian Black tarantula is active and docile. A great beginner tarantula. Defensive […]
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Baby tarantulas – most of us have never even seen any. If you haven’t already been convinced that tarantulas are the most precious, most adorable creatures in the world, your mind is about to be BLOWN. These baby spiders are going to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. See?! SO cute! And then there’s this: Ok, so it’s […]
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I saw this story last year, and I still think it’s hilarious and worth sharing because it literally made people lose their minds! It all started when someone posted a “Missing” sign about their Mexican Red Rump tarantula named Penelope, who was apparently very pregnant. The message said the little eight-legged lady had escaped and was wandering around Brooklyn, and her […]
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Common name: Greater Horned Baboon / Rhino Horned Baboon Scientific name: Ceratogyrus brachycephalus Appearance: A Greater Horned Baboon is a pale color with dark markings and a small “horn” on its carapace. Origin: Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa Type: Old World, Terrestrial, Burrowing Size: Can grow up to a legspan of 5 inches. This species grows quickly. Life span: 8-10 years Attitude: Defensive and fast, […]
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Common name: Bolivian Black Velvet Scientific name: Acanthoscurria insubtilis Appearance: A Bolivian Black Velvet is chocolate brown with a cream border around the carapace and faint striping on the legs. Origin: Bolivia Type: New world, Terrestrial Size: Adults are 6-7 inches Life span: 15 for females, 5+ for males Attitude: Not aggressive, docile. Defensive behavior: The Bolivian Black Velvet tarantula isn’t likely to become defensive. Bite danger: If […]
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Common name: Brazilian Giant White Knee Scientific name: Acanthoscurria geniculata Appearance: The Brazilian Giant White Knee, unlike many of the larger terrestrial tarantulas, is very colorful in its appearance due to the brilliant white stripes that adorn its leg joints. Origin: Forests of northern Brazil Type: New world, Terrestrial Size: Adults are 7 – 8 inches Life span: Females – up to 12 years, […]
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