Although not known in the hobby as "communal" I have been experimenting with this group since mid-November 2019. As this group seemed to exhibit communal behavior I kept them together out of curiosity. I could always separate them if there was an issue. So a few weeks went by. I didn't ...

A customer recently asked me the difference. What a great excuse for a photo post dedicated to the little South American spiders with A LOT of personality! Can you spot the differences? Hint: Look at the shape of the stripe on the carapace as well as the patterns on the ...

Want to start a tarantula communal? Here are some basic communal tips: -Not all tarantulas species can live communally. In fact most can not (you'll just end up with one, big fat tarantula) I am currently keeping communal enclosures of M. balfouri, N. incei, P. miranda, P. metallica, Poecilotheria Highland &...

Formerly known as Grammostola aureostriata, Grammostola pulchripes or the Chaco golden knee tarantula is a popular beginner species. Dark in appearance with pink "hairs" and yellow striping on their knees this remarkably stunning tarantula can grow quite large for a Grammostola, I have had specimens nearly 8 inches in legspan! Known ...

Grammostola rosea is also known as the Chilean Rose Hair or Red Rose Hair. Sometimes older hobby material might refer to them as "Red Color Form / RCF Rose-hair", "G. rosea Red" or "G. rosea RCF" Known for it's metallic brick red coloring, longevity, hardiness, sometimes docile nature and strange eating ...

Grammostola porteri is also known as the Chilean Rose Hair or Pink Rose Hair. Sometimes older hobby material might refer to them as "Typical Color Form / TCF Rose-hair", "G. rosea pink" or "G. rosea TCF" Known for it's metallic pink coloring, longevity, hardiness, sometimes docile nature and strange eating habits ...

Such instances of species confusion is more commonplace in the hobby than I would like to admit, but only with an awareness of existing problems can we better find and execute potential solutions. Why the confusion? When tarantulas are collected from the wild for the pet trade they are often ...

Grammostola pulchra is also known as the Brazilian black. Known for it's solid, velvet black coloration, longevity, hardiness and docile nature G. pulchra is one of the most popular beginner tarantulas for good reason! For more information on Grammostola pulchra vs. quirogai CLICK HERE or scroll past the husbandry notes ...

Brachypelma boehmei is also known as the Mexican Fire Leg. Known for it's remarkable black and red contrast as well as it's more docile, yet skittish nature this scrub-land tarantula is extremely hardy. Females are known to live longer than 30 years. This gorgeous tarantula is often sought by beginners and ...

Caribena laeta  is also known as Puerto Rican Pinktoe or the Puerto Rican Tree Spider. C. laeta starts life as a neon blue spiderling. As it grows it will show an array of color such as blue, red, purple, pink. Adults are bronze with pink toes. A very unique New ...