tarantula


Indian Ornamental | Poecilotheria regalis

Invertebrate Interests is authored by Lillie Nyte of Inverts Unlimited Poecilotheria regalis | Indian Ornamental Tarantula General Description Synonyms: Ornithoctonus gadgili Common name(s): Indian ornamental, Indian ornamental tarantula, Indian ornamental tree spider, Ornamental tree spider, Regal parachute spider, King parachute spider Keeper experience: Advanced Adult size: 7+ inch leg span Growth rate: Fast (Males reach […]


Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula | Grammostola pulchripes

Invertebrate Interests is authored by Lillie Nyte of Inverts Unlimited Chaco Golden Knee Grammostola pulchripes General Description Synonyms: Grammostola aureostriata Common name(s): Chaco golden knee, Chaco stripe knee, Chaco gold stripe Keeper experience: Beginner Adult size: 8 inch diagonal leg span Growth rate: Slow to medium (Reaches maturity in 5 – 8 years) Lifespan: Males […]


Of Spiders and Men: Myths and Mysteries of Arachnids

There’s been a lot of talk of the new Spider-Man movie which is reported to be released in the next two years. Most of us are familiar with the ‘Spiderman’Agama (Agama mwanze) with its red and blue coloration might have inspired Steve Ditko to create the costume for Peter Parker and the Marvel Comic universe. […]