Best Tarantulas for Beginners
Tarantulas are fascinating, low maintenance pets with a huge range of species that can be perfect for beginners. While their reputation can seem intimidating, many tarantulas are calm, slow-moving, and easy to care for. If you’re just starting out, selecting a docile and hardy species will make all the difference.
Below you will find a guide on the best beginner tarantula species and why they are ideal for first time keepers.
Grammostola
1) Grammostola Rosea - Chilean Rose Tarantula
Often considered the perfect beginner tarantula, the Grammostola Rosea or most commonly known, Chilean Rose Tarantula is a widely available terrestrial Tarantula native to Chile. It is a hardy tarantula with a calm temperament, it thrives in simple enclosures with minimal care requirements.
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2) Grammostola Pulchra - Brazilian Black Tarantula
If you’re looking for a calm, docile and hardy tarantula with a deep velvet black colouration the Grammostola Pulchra may be the perfect choice for you. This tarantula is a popular choice amongst collectors and keepers, it thrives in captivity and simply enclosures.
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Brachypelma
1) Brachypelma Auratum - Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula
The Brachypelma Auratum is a docile terrestrial tarantula native to Guerrero & Michoacan in Mexico. It’s striking flame red knees contrasted against it’s deep black legs make this species popular amongst beginners and experienced keepers.
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2) Brachypelma Emilia - Mexican Red Leg Tarantula
A calm, docile, terrestrial tarantula native to western Mexico. Popular for it’s vivid orange/red legs and hardy nature. The Brachypelma Emilia thrives at 20-24°C and requires low humidity making this a perfect beginner friendly species.
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3) Brachypelma Hamorii
Aphonopelma
1) Aphonopelma Anax - Texas Tan Tarantula
A hardy terrestrial tarantula native to Southern Texas and Northern Mexico. The Texas Tan Tarantula is a large, calm spider with a beautiful tan brown body and legs. They thrive at temperatures between 22-26°C and require low humidity levels. Making the Aphonopelma Anax perfect for beginners.
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2) Aphonopelma Chalcodes - Arizona Blonde Tarantula
A large, slow moving species native to the deserts of Southern Texas and Northern Mexico, it has a tan light brown body giving it’s blonde colouration. The Aphonopelma Chalcodes is known for it’s calm temperament and docile nature.
Psalmopoeus
1) Psalmopoeus Irminia - Venezuelan Suntiger Tarantula
Known for it’s eye catching vibrant orange markings and swift movements, the Psalmopoeus Irminia is a tree dwelling species native to Venezuela that thrives at 22-26°C and requires excellent cross ventilation. This species is hardy and forgiving of slight temperature variations making it a perfect beginner Arboreal species.
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Overview
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