Tarantula Care Chart

Tarantula Care Chart Which Species is right for you? We have compiled a chart to help you choose and care for your tarantula. Common Name Scientific Name Experience Level Adult Size Temperament Lifestyle Origin Temperature Humidity Growth Rate Notes Giant White Knee Acanthoscurria geniculata Beginner 22cm Nervous Terrestrial Brazil (NW) 24-28°C 70-80% Fast Desert Blonde […]

Orange Baboon Tarantula Care

The infamous orange baboon tarantula has a fearsome reputation, well earned through years of frightening keepers with its speed and short temper. A truly stunning species of tarantula, it is considered a must have by many tarantula enthusiasts due to its vivid orange colouration that spans its whole body. They are often referred to as […]

Martinique Pink Toe

Many of the brightest and most colourful species of tarantula are old world species, the majority of which have a bad attitude and a habit of running – fast. This species is a very welcome exception to that rule. With bright blues, reds and purples the Martinique pinktoe is one of the most aesthetically pleasing […]

Feather Leg Baboon Tarantula

This arboreal baboon species is popular among many experienced keepers. With its reputation for having a nasty bite and a temperament to match, this is a spider that should be given the utmost respect. They have the beautiful marbled pattern that is commonly associated with baboon species along with really fluffy legs, hence their common […]

Mexican Red Knee Tarantula

If you say Tarantula to the average person, 99% of them will envisage the infamous Mexican Red Knee. It truly is an icon amongst both tarantula enthusiasts and casual keepers alike. This is mostly due to its ease of care and the strikingly beautiful orange colouration found on its knees (known as the patella). […]

Eyelash Jumping Spiders

These charming little spiders have become very popular as pets recently, and with good reason – they are ridiculously cute! With large, forward facing eyes and fuzzy bodies, fairly short legs and an endearing habit of cocking their head to regard their keeper, they are a long way from the traditional, scary spider type. […]

Regal Jumping Spiders

Asian Forest Scorpions

Asian Forest Scorpion Care The genus Heterometrus contains approximately 33 different species of scorpion, which are collectively known as Asian forest scorpions. They are large (some of the largest scorpions in the world are part of this group), up to 13cm, shiny black – often with a bluish tinge – and have a rather […]

Emperor Scorpion

Emperor Scorpion Care The Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) was for many decades the commonest scorpion by far within the pet trade. It is impressively large – up to 20cm (7.8”) and achieving a weight of 30g – glossy black, with intimidating looks but very simple to provide for as well as having a generally […]

Vinegaroon

Vinegaroon Care A strange looking creature, these arachnids got their name due to their ability to spray acetic acid (which smells like vinegar) from their back end in order to deter predators. It’s harmless, but if it gets into a cut it stings a bit, and getting it in your eyes would be very […]

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