Tarantula Spider

The Goliath birdeater tarantula (Theraphosa blondi) is one of the largest and heaviest spiders in the world. This massive, reddish-brown tarantula lives in the humid … Read More

The greenbottle blue tarantula is a colorful Venezuelan species recognized by its metallic blue legs, blue-green carapace and bright orange abdomen. It is also famous … Read More

The Honduran curly hair tarantula is a dark, fluffy terrestrial spider recognized by the long golden or tan hairs curling across its body and legs. … Read More

The curly hair tarantula is a terrestrial, burrowing spider known for its dark body and long, golden-brown hairs that curl outward from its legs. Its … Read More

Male and female pink toe tarantulas can look almost identical while young. Once they mature, however, differences appear in their body proportions, pedipalps, front legs, … Read More

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is a striking Asian burrowing spider known for its metallic blue legs, secretive lifestyle, speed, and defensive temperament. Although it is … Read More

The metallic pink toe tarantula is a striking arboreal spider with a dark, iridescent body and contrasting pink or peach-colored toe tips. It is commonly … Read More

The Brazilian Jewel Tarantula (Typhochlaena seladonia) is a tiny, brilliantly colored arboreal tarantula native to Brazil. Its metallic blue-green legs, patterned abdomen, secretive behavior, and … Read More

Yes, tarantulas make webs, but their webs are different from the large, sticky structures created by orb-weaver and house spiders. Tarantulas rarely depend on webs … Read More

Yes, tarantulas are venomous. They inject venom through their fangs to immobilize insects and other prey. However, being venomous does not automatically make an animal … Read More