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Types of Tarantulas

Acanthoscurria​
Acanthoscurria​

The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a species of tarantula from Brazil that is commonly kept as a pet.

Antilles ​Pinktoe Tarantula​
Antilles ​Pinktoe Tarantula​

The Antilles pinktoe tarantula (Caribena versicolor), also known as the Martinique red tree spider or the Martinique pinktoe is popular as a spider pet because of its docile character and unique coloration. Previously placed in the genus Avicularia, C. versicolor is native to Martinique in the Caribbean Sea.

Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula
Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula

The Avicularia Versicolor also known as the Pink Toe Tarantula or the Antilles tree spider is another recommend choice for beginner hobbyist. Native to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique in the Caribbean Sea, where humidity is relatively high at all times.

Aphonopelma​
Aphonopelma​

Aphonopelma is a genus of tarantulas, members of which are native to the Americas. It includes nearly all of the North American tarantulas north of Mexico and a considerable part of the tarantulas which range into Central America.

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Aphonopelma ​Chalcodes​
Aphonopelma ​Chalcodes​

Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula or Mexican blond tarantula is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae. It has a limited distribution in the deserts of Arizona and adjacent parts of Mexico but can be very common within this range.

Aphonopelma Chalcodes
Aphonopelma Chalcodes

Aphonopelma chalcodes, commonly known as the western desert tarantula, Arizona blond tarantula or Mexican blond tarantula is a species of spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae.

Asian Fawn ​Tarantula​
Asian Fawn ​Tarantula​

Michael Fletcher replied the topic: Re:Asian Giant Fawn (C.Huahini) tarantulacaresheets.com/tarantula-caresh...ni-asian-giant-fawn/ The difference between utility and utility plus beauty is the difference between telephone wires and the spider web.

Avicularia​
Avicularia​

Avicularia rutilans Ausserer, 1875 Avicularia versicolor (Walckenaer, 1837) The Antilles pinktoe tarantula (Caribena versicolor), also known as the Martinique red tree spider or the Martinique pinktoe is popular as a spider pet because of its docile character and unique coloration.

Avicularia ​Avicularia​
Avicularia ​Avicularia​

Avicularia is a genus of the family Theraphosidae containing various species of tarantulas. The genus is native to tropical South America. Each species in the genus has very distinguishable pink foot pads.

Blue Fang ​Tarantula​
Blue Fang ​Tarantula​

The Blue Fang Skeleton Tarantula commonly known as just the Blue Fang is a deep burrowing terrestrial tarantula from French Guiana but also commonly found in Suriname and Guiana.

Brachypelma ​Albopilosum​
Brachypelma ​Albopilosum​

Brachypelma albopilosum is a species of tarantula, also known as the curlyhair tarantula. [citation needed] The species' native range is Costa Rica. They are terrestrial, opportunistic burrowing spiders. This tarantula is covered in long bristles that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look.

Brachypelma ​Hamorii​
Brachypelma ​Hamorii​

Brachypelma hamorii is a species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with Brachypelma smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either do not distinguish between the two species or relate to B. hamorii.

Brachypelma Hamorii
Brachypelma Hamorii

Brachypelma hamorii is a species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with Brachypelma smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either do not distinguish between the two species or relate to B. hamorii.

Brachypelma ​Vagans​
Brachypelma ​Vagans​

Brachypelma vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump or Mexican black velvet. It ranges predominantly in Mexico (including the Yucatán Peninsula), but is also found in Central America.

Brazilian ​Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula​
Brazilian ​Salmon Pink Bird-Eating Tarantula​

Lasiodora parahybana, the Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating tarantula, also simply known as the salmon pink or LP, is a relatively large tarantula from north-eastern Brazil.

Brazilian ​Whiteknee Tarantula​
Brazilian ​Whiteknee Tarantula​

The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a species of tarantula from Brazil that is commonly kept as a pet.

Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula
Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula

The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a species of tarantula from Brazil that is commonly kept as a pet.

Ceratogyrus ​Darlingi​
Ceratogyrus ​Darlingi​

Home / Ceratogyrus darlingi (Rear Horned Baboon) Ceratogyrus darlingi (Rear Horned Baboon) What sets this species apart from most, and makes it unique to many collections, is the black horn that grows in the center of its carapace.

Chilobrachys​
Chilobrachys​

Chilobrachys huahini CareSheet 2:40 AM Aggressive, Caresheet, Chilobrachys No comments Chilobrachys huahini are fascinating tarantulas displaying some of the most varied behavior …

Cobalt Blue ​Tarantula​
Cobalt Blue ​Tarantula​

The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium-sized tarantula with a leg span around 13 cm (5 in). The cobalt blue tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons.

Cobalt Blue Tarantula
Cobalt Blue Tarantula

The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium-sized tarantula with a leg span around 13 cm (5 in). The cobalt blue tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons.

Colombian ​Lesserblack Tarantula​
Colombian ​Lesserblack Tarantula​

The Colombian lesserblack tarantula (Xenesthis immanis) is a tarantula originating from Colombia. It is a relatively large spider with a body length reaching 6–7 cm, and frequently displays a commensal mutualistic relationship with the Microhylid Frog Chiasmocleis ventrimaculata.

Cyriocosmus​
Cyriocosmus​

The genus Cyriocosmus was first described in 1903 by Eugene Simon and included Hapalopus sellatus Simon, 1889, as type species, and Hapalopus elegans Simon, 1889. The genus was established based on the presence of a bifid apophysis on the palpal bulb, unique in Theraphosidae.

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Cyriocosmus
Cyriocosmus

The genus Cyriocosmus was first described in 1903 by Eugene Simon and included Hapalopus sellatus Simon, 1889, as type species, and Hapalopus elegans Simon, 1889. The genus was established based on the presence of a bifid apophysis on the palpal bulb, unique in Theraphosidae.

source: tarantulas.su
Cyriopagopus​
Cyriopagopus​

Cyriopagopus is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas) found in Southeast Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines. As of March 2017, the genus includes species formerly placed in Haplopelma.

Davus ​Fasciatus​
Davus ​Fasciatus​

Davus fasciatus is an old name of C. fasciatum. Cyclosternum fasciatum is an official name.

Eastern ​Tarantula​
Eastern ​Tarantula​

Selenocosmia crassipes, synonym Phlogius crassipes, also known as the "Queensland whistling tarantula" (or "barking spider") is a species of tarantula native to the east coast of Queensland, Australia.

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Eastern Tarantula
Eastern Tarantula

The Eastern tarantula (Phlogius crassipes), also known as, the Barking spider, Bird-eating spider or Whistling spider, is a species of tarantula native to North Queensland, Australia

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Euathlus
Euathlus

euathlus growth rate Discussion in 'General Tarantula Discussion' started by corij, Aug 2, 2016.

Eupalaestrus ​Campestratus​
Eupalaestrus ​Campestratus​

This tarantula is extremely easy to care for. Size: 5-6” Growth Rate: slow Natural Habitat: Paraguay, Brazil Housing Needs: Terrestrial setup with a hide and starter burrow. Temperament: Docile and calm. Many call this the most handleable tarantula, however we do not recommend handling tarantulas.

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Eupalaestrus Campestratus
Eupalaestrus Campestratus

The Eupalaestrus Campestratus also commonly known as the Pink Zebra Beauty, is considered one of the most sought after tarantulas. In fact, it is ideal for a beginner hobbyist to start with. Originating from the Grasslands and savannahs of Paraguay, the Eupalaestrus Campestratus has a very distinctive look to them.

Feather leg ​Baboon Tarantula​
Feather leg ​Baboon Tarantula​

A question about feather leg baboon tarantulas (Stromatopelma calceatum) Discussion in 'Tarantula Questions & Discussions' started by amateur, Jul 9, 2017.

Feather leg Baboon Tarantula
Feather leg Baboon Tarantula

We recently found a beast inside our house and then we kept it, without knowing what it was. I asked if someone could identify what it was and then someone told me that it was a Stromatopelma calceatum (Feather Leg Baboon Tarantula).

Goliath ​Birdeater​
Goliath ​Birdeater​

The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae. Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass and size, but it is second to the giant huntsman spider by leg-span.

Grammostola​
Grammostola​

Grammostola is a genus of the tarantula family, Theraphosidae, being native to tropical South America. These spiders are medium to large in size and usually brown in color, with pinkish or orangish-red hairs.

Grammostola
Grammostola

The Chilean rose tarantula (Grammostola rosea), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph), is probably the most common species of tarantula available in American and European pet stores today, due to the large number of wild-caught specimens exported cheaply from their native Chile into the pet trade.

Grammostola ​Pulchra​
Grammostola ​Pulchra​

grammostola pulchura The Grammostola Pulchra also known as the Brazilian Black Tarantula is another recommend choice for beginner hobbyist. These spiders native to as you can already guess, Brazil and also Uruguay.

Grammostola ​Pulchripes​
Grammostola ​Pulchripes​

Grammostola aureostriata Schmidt & Bulmer, 2001 Grammostola aureostriata One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (Grammostola pulchripes), formerly known by Grammostola aureostriata, can be expected to reach between 20–22 cm (8.5 in).

Grammostola Pulchripes
Grammostola Pulchripes

Grammostola aureostriata Schmidt & Bulmer, 2001 Grammostola aureostriata One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (Grammostola pulchripes), formerly known by Grammostola aureostriata, can be expected to reach between 20–22 cm (8.5 in).

Greenbottle ​Blue Tarantula​
Greenbottle ​Blue Tarantula​

Chromatopelma is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), with the sole species Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. A native of the Paraguaná peninsula, Venezuela, it is known as the greenbottle blue tarantula, and has some of the most dramatic colouring of any spider species.

Greenbottle Blue Tarantula
Greenbottle Blue Tarantula

Chromatopelma is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), with the sole species Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. A native of the Paraguaná peninsula, Venezuela, it is known as the greenbottle blue tarantula, and has some of the most dramatic colouring of any spider species.

Hapalopus​
Hapalopus​

3 Responses to “Pumpkin Patch Tarantula (Hapalopus sp. Columbia)” Toby Says: January 17th, 2018 at 11:56 pm. I was given a pumpkin patch with a 10 gallon tank used for lizards. I kept it in a deli cup until it was over an inch.

Heteroscodra ​Maculata​
Heteroscodra ​Maculata​

Heteroscodra maculata is an Old World species of tarantula which was first described in 1899 by Reginald Innes Pocock. This species native to West Africa and is found primarily in Togo and Ghana. This species has many common names, of which Togo starburst and ornamental baboon are most frequently encountered.

Hysterocrates ​Gigas​
Hysterocrates ​Gigas​

Hysterocrates gigas is a member of the tarantula family, Theraphosidae found in Cameroon. It is known as the giant baboon spider or Cameroon red baboon spider. [citation needed

Indian Violet​
Indian Violet​

Indigenous: Goa, India Habitat: Tropical forest, Goa is situated on the Malabar Coast and has sandy beaches and a tropical climate. Inland, Goa becomes hilly, stretching to part of the Western Ghats.

King Baboon ​Spider​
King Baboon ​Spider​

The king baboon spider, scientific name Pelinobius muticus, is a tarantula species native to East Africa. It is the only species in the genus Pelinobius. The king baboon spider can grow up to 20 cm in leg span.

King Baboon Spider
King Baboon Spider

The king baboon spider, scientific name Pelinobius muticus, is a tarantula species native to East Africa. It is the only species in the genus Pelinobius. The king baboon spider can grow up to 20 cm in leg span.

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Lasiodora​
Lasiodora​

Lasiodora parahybana, the Brazilian salmon pink bird-eating tarantula, also simply known as the salmon pink or LP, is a relatively large tarantula from north-eastern Brazil.

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Lasiodora ​Klugi​
Lasiodora ​Klugi​

lasiodora klugi vs parahybana Discussion in 'Tarantula Chat' started by curioussnake, Jun 28, 2005.

Lasiodora Klugi
Lasiodora Klugi

ALTHOUGH, L. klugi and difficilis are more on the defensive/aggressive side! Where as L. parahybana are more skittish and most can be quite tolerant! Lp in my opinion should be the "stepping stone" in the Lasiodora sp.