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The Sulawesi Black Tarantula, known scientifically as Lampropelma carpenteri, is an old growth forest tree dweller from Sulawesi, Indonesia. The only thing more impressive than these spiders’ beautiful shades of jet black and shiny velvet gray is their potential 9 inch leg span, making it one of...

A Giant Dwarf? No, I am not talking about Peter Dinklage’s character, Eitri, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I am talking about the largest of the genus Cyriocosmus, the Giant Dwarf Tarantula (Cyriocosmus giganteus) from Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. Most species from that genus do not get...

The Guatemalan Red Rump Tarantula is known scientifically as Tliltocatl sabulosum. This species was first described in 1897 as Eurypelma sabulosum. Later, in 1989, it was moved to the genus Brachypelma, and finally, in 2020, it was formally placed into the newly established genus Tliltocatl. It...

One of the largest spiders in the world is the Salmon Pink Birdeater, known scientifically as Lasiodora parahybana. While this spider can achieve leg spans of 10+ inches, nothing about its common name could be called Truth in Advertising. No Salmon, no Pink, and it is not likely that they would...

The Colombian Dwarf Blue Bottle Tarantula is known scientifically as Pseudhapalopus sp. 'Blue'. This species was only fairly recently discovered in 2014. Its discovery led to the discovery of quite a few, very exciting Colombian Tarantulas. These tiny gems rarely grow over three inches in...

This is Princess Buttercup, a King Baboon Tarantula that lives at Josh’s Frogs. This species' scientific name, “Pelenobius muticus" translates to “Silent Silk Dweller”. Pelin-(thread" or yarn) -obius(life or way of life) possibly referring to the tarantula's heavily silk lined burrows. Muticus...

The itsy bitsy spider!! Different species of tarantulas start out as spiderlings at various sizes. In general, species that have a greater number of eggs have smaller spiderlings. Species like the Salmon Pink Bird Eater and the Brazilian Red and White can have upwards of 2,000 eggs, but they...

Make Your Bed! Some tarantula species love to make their bed, literally! While some species of spider use their silk to catch their prey, tarantulas use theirs for home making and an early warning system. Here you can see three species doing just that. Here we have the Entre Rios tarantula...

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Stegodyphus dufouri is also known as the Egyptian Pink Velvet Spider. This tiny beauty can be found throughout North and West Africa, including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. I love the way that the pattern above their eyes makes them look like they are sorry about something. It’s as if...

Psalmopoeus pulcher is also known as the Panamanian Blonde Tarantula. Just as each breed of dog is generally known to have typical dispositions, so too do tarantulas. Psalmopoeus pulcher is known to be a very defensive species with a quick temper! The funny thing is that their scientific name...

Pamphobeteus mature males are gorgeous! In most tarantula species, once a male molts out as mature, they often become straw color or drab. This is wise camouflage for males that are venturing out into the world for the first time since they left their eggsac. In many of the species of tarantulas...

Brazilian Blue tarantula This species is commonly called the Brazilian Blue Tarantula. Its scientific name was recently changed to Lasiocyano sazimai. Scientific names are often patterned after Latin. This species name, translated from Latin, means Sazima’s Hairy Blue tarantula...

Trinidad Olive Tarantulas (Neoholothele incei) are a tarantula species with some uncommon qualities. Two qualities that you do not often see in tarantulas are 1) being are shades of green and 2)being able to live with their own kind. While it is most prominent when it is a spiderling, Trinidad...

There has been a lot of restructuring of the spider known as Avicularia avicularia. The Tarantula that has always been known as the Common Pink Toe was dubbed Avicularia avicularia Morphotype One. As an adult, it is typically so dark blue as to appear nearly black. This species has a broad...