Tarantula Care Guides & Blog

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Ornithoctoninae sp. Phan Cay Red

A rare, undescribed arboreal from Vietnam sold as the Purple Blaze Tree Spider, Ornithoctoninae sp. "Phan Cay Red" develops a stunning purple-and-red sheen as it grows. Here is what we know about where it comes from, what it looks like, and how to care for it.

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Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum - The Bario Bat Eater

Discovered by two British enthusiasts after years of searching the highlands of Sarawak, Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum (the Bario Bat Eater) is a large, fast arboreal tarantula from Borneo. We cover where it comes from, what it looks like, and how to care for it.

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Davus sp. “Panama” - The Panama Lava Tarantula

Davus sp. "Panama", better known as the Panama Lava Tarantula, is one of the most eye-catching dwarf tarantulas in the hobby. Jet-black legs and carapace set against glowing red-orange femurs and a fiery patterned abdomen give this species a look that really does resemble molten lava - and all of it packed into a spider that stays small enough to house in a compact enclosure.

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Typhochlaena cf. paschoali - One of the Rarest Jewels in the Tarantula Hobby

Typhochlaena cf. paschoali is without doubt one of the rarest and most sought-after Typhochlaena currently found in the tarantula hobby. With spectacular adult female colouration, tiny eggsacs and very limited availability, this is a species that even experienced collectors can struggle to obtain.

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Best Tarantulas for Beginners

If you are a beginner keeper or are looking for your first Tarantula then read our simple guide on the best beginner species to buy and keep.

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The Blue Jewel: A Guide to the Poecilotheria metallica

Meet the Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty Sapphire Ornamental), arguably the most beautiful tarantula in the world. Learn the essential care for this blue, high speed Old World arboreal.. the crown jewel for any advanced UK collector.

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