The Green Bottle Blue tarantula, also known as the GBB, goes by the scientific name Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens (good luck pronouncing that one). The C. Cyaneopubescens is regarded as “the jewel in the crown” by tarantula hobbyists due to its striking colouration and impressive feeding response. Like the Caribena Versicolor, the Read more…
The Desert Blonde Tarantula is scientifically known as the Aphonopelma Chalcodes. Other common names include the Arizona Blonde, the Mexican Blonde and the Western Desert tarantula. This species is a beautiful display tarantula and is suitable for newcomers to the hobby. Origins and Natural Habitat This species hails from the Read more…
Scientifically known as Aphonopelma Seemanni, this is a species with a beautiful colour pattern, is recommended for beginners and is somewhat of a Holywood superstar. Known commonly as the Costa Rica Zebra Tarantula and the Stripe-Knee Tarantula, this species is said to have featured alongside Macaulay Culkin in the Hollywood Read more…
The Curly Haired Tarantula, scientifically known as Brachypelma Albopilosum (or B. Albo for short), is possibly the best species for newcomers to the hobby. Other common names for this species are the Wooly Tarantula, the Honduran Curly Hair and the Costa Rican Curly Hair. Scruffy and furry in appearance, this Read more…
Scientifically identified as the Grammostola Rosea, this speciesis commonly known as the Chilean Rose Haired Tarantula. Some consider this species as one of the perfect tarantulae for beginners, while others disagree. So what are the conflicting opinions relating to the G. Rosea? Let’s dive in and take a closer look! Read more…
The Brazilian Black, regarded as one of the best tarantula species for newcomers to the hobby, is scientifically known as Grammostola Pulchra. With its velvety black appearance, resilience and docile nature, this laid back species has something for everyone. Whether you’re a newbie, intermediate or advanced hobbyist, this species is Read more…
The Antilles Pink Toe tarantula, also known as the Martinique Pink Toe or the Martinique Red Tree Spider, goes by the scientific name Caribena Versicolor. Due to its striking colouration and docile nature, the Caribena Versicolor is regarded as a must-have by many tarantula hobbyists. Suggestions that this species is Read more…
What is a Pink Zebra Beauty? Scientifically named the Eupalaestrus campestratus, the Pink Zebra Beauty is widely known as one of the best tarantulas to keep as a pet spider. It is comparatively gentle and calm and quite tolerant of handling. Female specimens can live up to 20 years and Read more…
What is a Goliath Birdeater? The largest spider in the world is surrounded by misconceptions and confusions. Casually called the “Goliath Birdeater” and scientifically named Theraphosa blondi, this large hairy spider does not eat birds nor is it a tarantula. It is also only the largest spider by mass, the Read more…
How many Tarantula there are exactly, is still a mystery to us. Every year, new tarantula species are discovered. And so the total number keeps growing. Scientists are still trying to figure out how many tarantula species there are in the world. A couple of years ago, it was estimated Read more…