Indian Violet (Chilobrachy fimbriatus)
1/2", $49 each
Colorful Chilobrachys species from India, C. fimbriatus, also known as the Indian Violet, has dark legs that have a purple to violet hue. Tan colored carapace, with a reddish - orange abdomen with black banding! Very attractive spider! Deep burrowing species, with a defensive disposition. Reaching 6" as adults, don't let them get away!
Venezuelan Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)
1", $79 each
From the cactus filled scrublands of Paraguana, Northern Venezuela, comes one of the most beautiful tarantulas in the world. The Venezuelan Green Bottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens Schmidt 1995), is a true walking rainbow, with dark blue legs and chelicerae, bright orange abdomonal setae, with a metallic green chephalothorax. Under ideal lighting, these colors can be very intense, which gives this spider much attention by tarantula hobbyists. Reaching 5"+ as adults, Keep on the drier side, toughest thing since an "Usambara"!
Trinidad Dwarf Tigerump (Cyriocosmus elegans)
1/8", $49 each
This very attractive dwarf species from Trinidad and Tobago, have a black "V" shape over their eye cluster, on a pumkin orange carapace. Black legs with white striping starting from the patella run down to the tarsus! Like other species in the genus Cyriocosmus, these little dwarfs have a beautiful heart shaped mirror-patch, with "tiger" type stripeing on sides of abdomen. Easy to keep, and even though they are small, they take small prey like a champ. Start these with flightless fruit flies, or day old crickets! These are a true dwarf species and reach only 2" as adults! Limited, so don't wait too long!
Colombian Pumpkin Patch (Hapalopus sp. "Pumkin Patch")
1/4", $39 each
Such a beautiful little Colombian species, Colombian Pumpkin Patch "large", are gold, orange and black, with an orange spotted abdomen! Babies are tiny, but grow quick! Reaching 4" as adults! Don't pass these colorful beauties up!!
Brazilian Salmon (Lasiodora parahybana)
1/4", $20 each
Huge monstrous terrestrial that rivals T. blondi in size, but much more affordable. Heavy bodies, black to grayish in color with pink-tipped hairs, these awesome spiders are very undemanding in husbandry being so very easy to keep. Reaching up to 10" in legspan! Don't miss out on these "Big,uns"!
Brazilian Red and White (Nhandu chromatus)
1", $49 each
This awesome Brazilian is one of the most beautiful tarantula species! Black legs, with "skeleton" type striping, a light colored carapace, and bright red hairs on the abdomen! Very nice looking, but very defensive, and will readily flick urticating setae. Reaching 5"-6".
Filipino Orange(Orphnaecus philippinus)
1"+, $59 each
This fantastic and rare species from the Philippines, has a beautiful light orange coloration overall. Slender build, streamline and leggy they like to dig, so this species needs deep substrate for burrowing. Recently moved from the genus Selenobrachys. Reaching 5" - 6" as adults. Be sure to read our article on breeding this fantastic spider in E & A's Invertebrates Magazine!!Don't pass them up!
Brazilian Blue (Pterinopelma sazimai)
1/4", $49 each
This fantastic looking Brazilian species is starting to become more available in U.S. collections. Deep dark blue overall with deep cherry red abdomenal setae. Similar in some aspects to C. cyaneopubescens (Greenbottle Blue), as far as the blue coloration, yet P. sazimai are not as nervous. Reaching 4"-5" in legspan, these are limited, so get them while you can!
Photo Courtesy of Anastasia Haroldsen.
Price List Arranged in Alphabetical Order by Scientific Name
Acanthoscurria
1/2", $49 each
From the northern region of Santarem, Brazil, comes this fantastic terrestrial beauty! Dark, almost black, with red setae on the abdomen and thick white bands on each leg segment, but quite prominent on patella. Although they can be aggressive at times, many consider these gentle enough to handle, which adds to this spiders appeal. Reaches an 8" legspan as adults! Don't let them get away!!
Aphonopelma
1/2", $20 each
Classic Costa Rican species that is quite rare as captive born offspring in the hobby! These are a real "looker", with white leg striping on a deep dark blue to grey background color. Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Bill Dewhirst!! Easy to keep, reaches 5"....Beautiful spider!
1", $32 each
Classic Costa Rican species that is quite rare as captive born offspring in the hobby! These are a real "looker", with white leg striping on a deep dark blue to grey background color. Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Bill Dewhirst!! Easy to keep, reaches 5"....Beautiful spider!
Brachypelma
1/4", $69 each
Wow! What a pretty spider! Bright gold carapace, jet black legs, with a beautiful red abdomen! B. albiceps (formarly B. ruhnaui) was first produced in the U.S. by Swift's Invertebrates in 2004!! Don't let this not often available Brachy slip away! Limited supply!
Bumba
1/2", $35 each
Fantastic looking Brazilian species formerly Bumba cabocla. Jet black legs and abdomen, with bright red to a pumpkin orange colored carapace that has pinkish highlights in adults. Gentle disposition, reaching 4" - 5" in legspan as adults!
Photo Courtesy of Anastasia Haroldsen.
Caribena
1.25", $79 each
One of the most desirable tarantulas in the hobby! Formerly in the genus Avicularia, Caribena versicolor is a tropical Caribbean species, found on the islands of Martinique, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. In the wild they build silken tube type webs and can be found in flora such as bromiliads, trees and also in many man made structures such as buildings at times. Beautiful coloration with striking green, red, and purple, these little "Islanders" are electric blue as babies, and are a very docile species! A "winner" all around! Reaches 5" as adults, Won't last long!!
Cyriopagopus
3/4", $45 each
This iconic blue legged beauty inhabits the tropical rain forests of southeast Asia, and in natural sunlight, they have some of the deepest dark blue coloration of almost any tarantula. Formerly Haplopelma lividum, C. lividus are deep burrowers, so deep substrate is a must with this species. Very defensive, and like most Asian terrestrials, these will bite! Reaching 6" as adults! Limited supply, Don't let these blue beasts get away!!!
Davus
1/2", $39 each
Such a beautiful tarantula, native to Mexico and Guatemala, D.pentaloris was once sold as D. fasciatus. Black legs, pumkin orange carapace with red "tiger" type barring on abdomen! Nervous, but not overly defensive, D. pentaloris is a small to medium size tarantula reaching 4" as adults on average. Get these while we got em!
Grammostola
1/2", $39 each
Fantastic species from Paraguay! These are big and beautiful! Golden patella striping is their trademark, but also is their sweet disposition. A staple in the hobby, one of the best beginner species, very hardy! Reaching 7"+ as adults! Don't let them get away!
Harpactira
1/2", $79 each
Absolutely stunning! This South African beauty is golden in overall color, with a "star burst" type abdomenal pattern, common in many Harpactirinae, with blue legs from patella to tarsus! Very popular species! Defensive and fast, reaching 4"+ as adults! Don't snooze on these!!
Hysterocrates
1"+, $49 each
Beautiful West African baboon spider! Hysterocrates gigas is a large terrestrial that can vary in color from a rustic reddish color to an overall dark brown. Deep burrowers, these like deep moist substrate. Great feeders reaching 7" as adults! Very cool spider!!
Kochiana
1/2", $35 each
This beautiful little rainforest species is quite rare in the U.S. hobby, and represents the only species in the genus Kochiana. As young, they have brilliant pink legs from tarsus to patella, with dark almost black femurs, carapace and abdomen. A heart shaped mirror patch is also present on the abdomen. Color fades some as adults, but still has a pale pinkish look to the legs. Being that this is a dwarf species, babies start out quite small at only 1/8", but are quite hardy, and will take fruit flies, small mealworms, and newborn crickets. These will scavenge feed, so they will accept slightly larger baby crickets that are pre killed. Reaching 3"+ as adults, if you like colorful drawf species, you'll like these!
Lasiodorides
1/4", $59 each
Large and beautiful, these awesome Peruvian species have a greenish - gold coloration on the carapace, with dark femurs, and slight leg striping! As adults, the coloration to their legs change to a lighter coloration from the pattella to tarsus! Not often available in the hobby, these reach 6"-7" as adults! Don't let these crawl away!
1/2", $79 each
Beautiful and rare, this Peruvian has an overall dark coloration with bold orangish leg striping! Similar in some aspects to L. polycuspulatus, (Peruvian Giant Blonde), yet much darker and more defined on the leg striping! Reaching 6"-7" as adults! Don't let these crawl away!
Phormingochilus
3/4", $49 each
Fairly new to the hobby, this beautiful Asian arboreal species has tones of red and peach colors overall, with cheveron markings on the abdomen. Similar in behavior to species in the genus Lampropelma, keep these like most asian arboreals with ample height, and deep moist substrate. Reaching 5" as adults! Don't pass on these awesome arboreals!!
Photo Courtesy of Tom Patterson
Poecilotheria
1"+, $59 each, MISSISSIPPI SALES ONLY
Beautiful Poecilotheria from Sri Lanka, grey overall with jet black markings, and thickened femoral fringe. Underneath they sport bright canary yellow similar with all Poecilotheria! Reaching 8"+ as adults! Don't let these beauties crawl away!!
In 2018, United States Fish and Wildlife Service released its final report and ruling on Poecilotheria species. Per this ruling, five species of Poecilotheria from Sri Lanka were deemed endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and added to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. The five species impacted by this decision are: Poecilotheria fasciata, Poecilotheria ornata, Poecilotheria smithi, Poecilotheria subfusca, and Poecilotheria vittata. With this new law, these five species can no longer be sold across state lines. As for Swift's Invertebrates, since we are located in Mississippi, no sales outside of the state will be permitted.
Pterinochilus
1", $32 each
From the Usambara Mountains of Kenya, and Tanzania, this spider is very orange, very fast, and very aggressive! P. murinus has been very popular in the hobby for nearly 30 yrs. due to it's increadable orange coloration, it's availability, ease of husbandry demands, and shear animated aggression! Due to this popularity, hobbyists have dubbed these "OBT's", standing for "Orange Bitey Thing". Reaching 5.5" as adults. Awesome arachnid!!
Psalmopoeus
1"+, $39 each
These Trinidad beauties are a smooth moss green as adults, with orange "lightning Bolts" on the metatarsus, and tarsus, also with nice cheveron markings on the abdomen. Defensive in nature, like most Psalmopoeus. Can reach 7", Underrated in the hobby, these are such a good looking spider!!
3/4", $32 each
Fantastic arboreal! These jet black "Tree Panthers", are one of the most desirable tarantulas in the hobby! With strikeing bright orange "Lightening Bolts", on their metatarsus, and also a patch on their tarsus. No urticating hairs on these new worlders, but fully make up their defense with attitude, so they are not good for handling. Reaching 5"-6" as adults, these are true beauties! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Brian Lemmon!! Limited supply, don't wait on these!
5 X 1/2", $99 each
Fantastic arboreal! These jet black "Tree Panthers", are one of the most desirable tarantulas in the hobby! With strikeing bright orange "Lightening Bolts", on their metatarsus, and also a patch on their tarsus. No urticating hairs on these new worlders, but fully make up their defense with attitude, so they are not good for handling. Reaching 5"-6" as adults, these are true beauties! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Brian Lemmon!! Limited supply, don't wait on these!
3/4", $49 each
Beautiful Panamanian arboreal species, P. pulcher has blonde colored setae covering legs and carapace!. No urticating hairs on these new worlders, but fully make up their defense with attitude, so they are not good for handling. Reaching 5" as adults, these are true beauties! Limited supply, don't wait on these!
1/2", $49 each
These fantastic arboreals are many shades of golden brown, with a slightly reddish tint overall! Widespread throughout Costa Rica, they possess bright reddish-orange bucal "hairs" around their mouth opening, hence the common name. Only sporadically available, don't pass these up!
Theraphosinae
1/2", $49 each
From Piura, Peru, the oldest Spanish city in South America, comes a fantastic species! Shimmering green coloration covers the overall carapace and legs, with thin leg striping! This species is very similar looking to Thrixopelma pruriens, yet T. pruriens is located in Chile! Reaching 5" as adults, Get them before they're gone!
Thrixopelma
1/2", $89 each
What a Beauty! This rare Peruvian species is an overall grey, with thin leg striping, and orangish setae on the abdomen! This is the first time we have had this species available, so don't pass up on these awesome dwarf species!
Tliltocatl
1/4", $20 each
These beauitiful spiders from Nicaragua, are robust and curly! Not to be confused with the Honduran Curlyhair's, which are north of Nicaragua. Like it's common name suggests, these have extremely fuzzy golden brown setae covering the legs, making this spider appear bulky. Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Joe Rossi! Reaching 5"-6" as adults!! A true hobby icon!
1/4", $15 each
Recently moved from the genus Brachypelma, Honduran Curlyhair's are a great pet species, and like it's common name suggests, these have extremely fuzzy golden brown setae covering the legs, making this spider appear bulky. Reaching 5"-6" as adults!! A true hobby icon!
1", $49 each
This beautiful Mexican species was first recognizes as a separate species by Herwig Kahlenberg of Germany. Recently (2019) moved from the genus Brachypelma, to Tliltocatl. This species from Veracruz, Mexico has black legs, abdomenal coloration is reddish orange, with a dark to lighter, almost greenish colored carapace. Reaching 5" as adults, easy to keep, don't let these awesome spiders slip away!!
1/4", $20 each
This staple Mexican species has been around for ages, but is still very popular and beautiful! Overall black with bright red abdominal setae! Often underated because of its availability, these are sure sweet! Reaching 6" and stocky! These are all around a great spider!!
1", $49 each
Recently (2019) moved from the genus Brachypelma, to Tliltocatl. This species from Southern Guerrero, Mexico, has black legs, dark abdomenal setae, and a tan to golden colored carapace with a "V" shaped marking covering the eye cluster in adults. Reaching 5" as adults, easy to keep, don't let these awesome spiders slip away!!
FAQs
How much is it to buy a tarantula? ›
Pet tarantula prices range from $25 for common species to $3,000+ for the rare Mexican Jade Fuego Tarantula. Most people won't be paying multiple thousands for these ultra-rare arachnids, however, and will instead opt for those around $25-$350.
What is the most expensive tarantula? ›| Number | Spider | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexican Jade Fuego Tarantula | $3,000 |
| 2 | Neon Blueleg Tarantula | $1,200 |
| 3 | Brazilian Jewel Tarantula | $900 |
| 4 | Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula | $500 |
“Overall, they are pretty easy keepers, but that doesn't mean that they don't require care.” Prospective tarantula owners should be ready to make a long-term commitment to their pet. Males may live as long as 10 years, and females may live past 30!
How much does a Mexican red knee tarantula cost? ›Typically when they arrive at our Petco locations, they are roughly 18 months old and currently start at $99.99. Different tarantula species grow at different rates. Mexican Red Knee tarantulas are considered one of the faster-growing species.
What tarantula is best for beginners? ›Some of the best tarantula species for beginners are Brazilian black, Chilean rose, Mexican red-knee, and curly-hair tarantulas. These spiders are known to be fairly hardy and docile as well as tolerant to some handling.
Is it legal to own a tarantula in the US? ›Common animals in the pet trade, such as ball pythons, ferrets, and tarantulas, are banned but still kept illegally by their citizens. This list is provided as a general guide and for the public interest.
What is the safest tarantula to own? ›The best beginner spider would be a tarantula such as the Chilean rose, Mexican Redleg, or Costa Rican Zebra. These species aren't terribly venomous and are pretty docile when compared with some other tarantulas (their venom is comparable to bee venom).
What's the friendliest tarantula? ›Brazilian Black Tarantula
Brazilian Black Tarantulas are one of the best beginner spiders. They are famous for their docile temperament. These spiders are really known for their temperament. While no tarantula should be held very often, this species is known for being one of the calmest and docile.
A tarantula can make a great pet, but it's not right for everyone. Don't make an impulsive purchase at a pet store unless you understand your responsibilities as a tarantula owner. A spider is an animal, not a toy. Before making a commitment, make sure to ask yourself a few important questions.
Do tarantulas bond with owners? ›You've heard it before: “It's not you, it's me.” In tarantulas' case, it really is them—they're just not that into you! Spiders do have feelings, but unlike a dog or a cat, they won't bond with you. In fact, they likely won't even recognize you.
Do tarantulas like being touched? ›
Even pet tarantulas should not be handled if at all possible, although fans of spiders as pets often handle them anyway. A tarantula does not recognize its handler and often considers people as threats, so the chance of having hairs flung into your face or a bite delivered will always be there.
Do tarantula bites hurt? ›If a person gets bitten by a tarantula, the bite will probably feel a lot like a bee sting, with pain in the area of the bite. It will look like a bee sting, too, with redness and some swelling. Because the tarantula's venom (poison) is weak, it's unusual to have more severe reactions involving other parts of the body.
How much is a Brazilian black tarantula? ›These tarantulas have been very hard to find recently, and will typically sell for $120 or more. So if you're interested in a new pet tarantula, this is a great opportunity to acquire an awesome species at a great price!
Do red knee tarantulas jump? ›They live in burrows in the earth, where they can hide from predators and jump out to ambush their prey. Mexican red-kneed tarantulas can live for more than 20 years.
Can you hold a Mexican tarantula? ›Still, many Mexican red-knee tarantulas are comfortable with gentle handling, though they don't need the socialization. It's important to sit on the floor when handling one, as an accidental drop from even a few feet can be seriously damaging. Keep handling sessions brief to avoid unnecessary stress.
Is a tarantula a good pet? ›If you are in the market for an exotic pet do not want the high maintenance of these exotic species- you should consider a Tarantula. Tarantulas require very little maintenance and cost, can live long, take up minimal space, and are incredibly docile – making them perfect pets!
How painful is a tarantula bite? ›Symptoms. If a tarantula bites you, you may have pain at the site of the bite similar to a bee sting. The area of the bite may become warm and red. When one of these spiders is threatened, it rubs its hind legs across its own body surface and flicks thousands of tiny hairs toward the threat.
Is A tarantula Painful? ›They have very large fangs (they are large spiders, so it stands to reason) and the bite itself might hurt. However, tarantulas are well known for giving “dry bites” where they bite to hurt and then get away, but not to inject venom. For most people, a tarantula bite is akin to a bee sting in terms of pain levels.
Is it OK to have a tarantula as a pet? ›Tarantulas are interesting and quiet pets that don't take up a lot of space. They also don't need a lot of maintenance. But if you want a cuddly and social pet, they wouldn't be the best choice. Plus, as they're not very active, they wouldn't be ideal for someone who likes a lot of excitement from a pet.