The genus Aphonopelma represents one of the most diverse, widespread, and recognizable groups of tarantulas in the world. Dominating the landscapes of the Americas—from the southern United States through Central America—these New World burrowers are the “teddy bears” of the tarantula hobby, beloved for their hardiness and generally docile temperaments.
Continue reading The Giants of the Americas: A Deep Dive into the Tarantula Genus Aphonopelma
From the dry, scrubby forests and grasslands of Central America emerges a beloved and iconic tarantula – Aphonopelma seemanni, universally known as the Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula. Renowned for its distinctive black and white striped legs, docile temperament, and extensive burrowing habits, this robust terrestrial species is a cornerstone of the tarantula hobby and a fascinating example of arid-adapted arachnids.
Continue reading The Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula: A Striped Beauty of the Dry ForestsPeople are always asking me how many tarantulas I have and to be honest, I do have quite a few. What I am sharing with you today is the species list of tarantulas in my collection. In some cases I do have multiples of the same species so this list is just representative. In many cases, what I have are very young spiderlings so pictures may not be of the actual spider currently in my collection. As adult pictures of my actual animals are taken, they will replace any generic pictures used here. As more species are added, this list will be updated. Enjoy!
Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee) – Brazil
Continue reading A Pictorial Guide To My Tarantula Collection
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