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Pink toe tarantulas primarily eat live insects and other small invertebrates. In captivity, crickets, roaches, locusts, flies, and soft-bodied larvae can provide a varied diet. … Read More

The purple pink toe tarantula is an attractive arboreal species recognized for its dark body, violet-blue iridescence, and pale toe tips. Scientifically named Avicularia purpurea, … Read More

A proper pink toe tarantula enclosure should provide height, strong cross-ventilation, secure climbing surfaces and a sheltered place for web building. Unlike terrestrial tarantulas, pink … Read More

The Brazilian black and white tarantula is a striking terrestrial spider known for its contrasting leg bands, shaggy appearance, rapid growth, and strong feeding response. … Read More

The Brazilian black tarantula is admired for its deep, velvety-black color, heavy build, and generally calm behavior. Scientifically known as Grammostola pulchra, this terrestrial species … Read More

The Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) is famous for its enormous body, powerful fangs and unusual defense mechanisms. Native to the tropical rainforests of northern … Read More

A Chilean rose hair tarantula enclosure should be secure, well ventilated and designed for a ground-dwelling spider. Rather than using a tall climbing tank, provide … Read More

The Chilean rose tarantula (Grammostola rosea), also called the Chilean rose-hair tarantula, is a medium-sized terrestrial spider from dry regions of South America. Its calm … Read More

The Mexican red-knee tarantula is a large, slow-growing terrestrial spider admired for its black body and vivid orange leg markings. This article focuses primarily on … Read More

The Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) is one of the largest and most impressive spiders kept in captivity. However, its enormous size, defensive behavior, irritating … Read More