By Gurpreet Singh | October 26, 2025
Tarantulas are are known for their impressive size, powerful fangs, and often bold colours. They are mostly found in warm regions like South America, Africa, Asia and the Southern US.
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The world’s heaviest tarantula, capable of hunting birds. Massive fangs and rainforest power in one hairy package.
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Bright red-orange knees and a calm personality. A favourite among tarantula keepers worldwide.
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Shimmering electric-blue legs hide an aggressive, fast-moving hunter from Southeast Asian jungles.
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Arboreal species with cute pink-tipped toes. Famous for its climbing skills and gentle disposition.
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With its metallic green carapace, orange abdomen and blue legs, this spider is one of the most colourful spiders on Earth.
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A striking spider with lightning-fast reflexes. Endemic to India’s forests and prized by collectors.
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This is a brightly coloured Caribbean climber who lives high in trees and builds silky tubular retreats.
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This is a beginner-friendly tarantula with a calm attitude and rosy-coloured body.
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