Theraphosidae (family)

Theraphosidae (Family) Theraphosidae, commonly known as tarantulas, is a family of large and often hairy spiders belonging to the order Araneae. With over 1,000 described species, they are one of […]

Grammostola porteri (Chilean Rose Hair)

Grammostola porteri (Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula) Country of Origin: Chile Natural Environment and Behavior: Grammostola porteri, commonly known as the Chilean Rose Tarantula, is a species native to the semi-arid […]

Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Redleg Tarantula)

Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Redleg Tarantula) Country of Origin: Mexico The Name:The genus name “Brachypelma” comes from the Greek words “brachys,” meaning “short,” and “pelma,” meaning “foot,” referring to its stout […]

Tliltocatl kahlenbergi (Veracruz Red Rump)

Tliltocatl kahlenbergi (Veracruz Red Rump) Country of Origin: Mexico Natural Environment and Behavior: Tliltocatl kahlenbergi, formerly known as Brachypelma kahlenbergi, is a fascinating species of tarantula indigenous to Mexico, specifically found in […]

Pterinochilus (genus)

Pterinochilus (Genus) The Pterinochilus genus, a member of the Theraphosidae family, is indigenous to diverse regions of Africa, with notable occurrences in countries such as Tanzania. These tarantulas, often recognized […]

Pterinochilus murinus (Orange Baboon Tarantula)

Country of Origin: Mexico Natural Environment and Behavior:  Pterinochilus murinus, commonly known as the Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT) or “Usambara red,” hails from the semi-arid to arid regions of East Africa, […]

Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fireleg)

Brachypelma boehmei (Mexican Fireleg Tarantula) Country of Origin: Mexico The Name:The genus name “Brachypelma” is derived from Greek, where “brachy” means “short” and “pelma” means “sole of the foot,” reflecting […]

Brachypelma albiceps (Mexican Golden Red Rump)

Brachypelma albiceps (Mexican Gold Red Rump) Country of Origin: Mexico The Name:The genus name “Brachypelma” is derived from Greek, where “brachy” means “short” and “pelma” means “sole of the foot,” […]

Brachypelma klaasi (Mexican Pink Beauty)

Country of Origin: Mexico Natural Environment and Behavior: The Brachypelma klaasi, commonly known as the Mexican pink tarantula or the Western Mexican pink tarantula, is a species native to the dry forests […]