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Brachypelma klaasi is also known as the Mexican Pink, Mexican Pink-Leg or Mexican Pink Hair. This spectacular tarantula is coveted by beginners and experienced keepers alike. Known for being colorful and docile this scrub-land/desert tarantula is extremely hardy. Females are known to live longer than 30 years. Origin: New World. ...

Brachypelma emilia is also known as the Mexican Red Leg. This gorgeous tarantula is collected by beginners and experienced keepers alike. Known for being colorful and docile this scrub-land/desert tarantula is extremely hardy. Females are known to live longer than 30 years. Origin: New World. This scrubland species is native ...

The Curly Hair would have fit in nicely with the 80s big hair scene. It's long, curly setae "hairs" give this species a very unique appearance, unlike any other tarantula. We not only love this spiders sense of style, it's also known for being docile (yet skittish), long-lived and quite ...

Brachypelma hamorii is the “Hobby Classic Tarantula”  also known as the Mexican Red Knee  (and formerly B. smithi) this tarantula is coveted by beginners and experienced keepers alike. Known for being large, colorful and docile yet skittish. This scrub-land/desert tarantula is extremely hardy. A long-lived species the females are ...

#1 Tarantulas need time to "settle in" The first week in its new home is an important adjustment period that cannot be ignored or overlooked. Often the hardest thing for beginners is allowing the tarantula time to settle in. I can understand the excitement of a new pet and the equally ...

DKS - Dyskinetic Syndrome in Tarantulas What is Dyskinetic Syndrome? Dyskinetic Syndrome (often referred to as "DKS") is not a specific disease, but rather a set of symptoms which typically include: -Jerky and/or twitchy movements -Loss of motor control (inducing difficulty or inability to walk, eat and drink) -In ...