If you are looking for Tarantula Species that can make good pets, then you are in the right place.
Below are some of the top pet tarantula species for beginner and intermediate enthusiasts.
Tarantula Species
Rose Haired Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Grammostola rosea, G. spatulata, G. cala
- Other Names: Chilean Red-haired Tarantula, Chilean fire tarantula, Chilean rose hair tarantula, Rose hair tarantula
- Adult Size: 3 inches
- Lifespan: 20 years
- Average Price Range: $20 to $100 per spider
Arizona Blonde Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Aphonopelma chalcodes
- Other Names: Western desert tarantula, Mexican blond tarantula
- Adult Size: 3 to 4 inches
- Lifespan: 24 years
- Average Price Range: $30 to $200 per spider
Pink Toe Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Avicularia avicularia
- Other Names: Pinktoe Tarantula
- Adult Size: 3 to 5 inches
- Lifespan: 10 years
- Average Price Range: $20 to $40 per spider
Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Brachypelma hamorii
- Adult Size: 7 to 8 inches
- Lifespan: 30 years
- Average Price Range: $40 to $300 per spider
Curly Hair Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Tliltocatl albopilosus, (formerly Brachypelma albopilosum)
- Other Names: Curlyhair tarantula, Wooly Tarantula, Black curly-hair tarantula, Birdeater curly haired tarantula spider
- Adult Size: 3 to 6 inches
- Lifespan: Males: 9 to 10 years; Females: up to 20 years
- Average Price Range: $20 to $50 per spider
Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchripes
- Other Names: Formerly known as the Grammostola aureostriata
- Adult Size: 7 to 8 inches
- Lifespan: Males: 6 to 7 years; Females: 20 to 25 years
- Average Price Range: $30 to $60 per spider
Brazilian Black Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchra
- Adult Size: 6 to 7 inches
- Lifespan: About 20 years
- Average Price Range: $70 to $150 per spider
Stripe Knee Tarantula
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Scientific Name: Aphonopelma seemanni
- Other Names: Striped-knee tarantula, Zebra Tarantulas
- Adult Size: 5 to 6 inches
- Lifespan: Males: up to 5 years; Females: Up to 18 years
- Average Price Range: $20 to $100 per spider
Cobalt Blue Tarantula
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Scientific Name: Haplopelma lividum
- Other Names: Formerly known as Haplopelma lividum
- Adult Size: Around 5 inches
- Lifespan: Males: 10 to 20 years; Females: 20 to 25 years
- Average Price Range: $50 to $100 per spider
Green Bottle Blue Tarantula
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Scientific Name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
- Adult Size: 4.5 to 6 inches
- Lifespan: Males: around 4 years; Females: 12 to 14 years
- Average Price Range: $40 to $80 per spider