Are there any tarantulas that are active during the day?

I wouldn't say that any tarantula (or pet arachnid for that matter) is particularly active, night or day. With few exceptions, if any of mine are out pacing the cage, something is wrong. read more

There are some species that are more nocturnal than others, but in general t’s will seek shade of some kind during the day. If you keep them under particularly bright lights during the day and red leds during the night you will see more activity at night. read more

Wait. Wait. The biggest difference between a day in the wild and a day in captivity is the variety and regularity of food available. read more

Tarantulas aren't hamsters, they don't move around alot. Some are more active then others, I would say L.parahybana, A.geniculata, A.versicolor and X immanis are probably my most active. But just because you get one doesn't mean it will be active. Tarantulas are notorious for not reading the rules. read more