$35-$45 is to be expected, with $50 not unheard of. We breed many of the species we sell and someone is available to answer any questions you may have. UNDERGROUND REPTILES SUPPLIES SOME OF THE BEST SPIDERS AND TARANTULAS FOR SALE IN THE WORLD!

90s and humid? Chile has closed its borders to the exportation of its tarantulas, and most of the rosies sold in pet stores were wild caught. $25 bucks later, I had my first T. It wasn’t until recently that my wife and I were talking and I expressed interest in possibly acquiring a new tarantula. Terrestrial kit measures 4" square x 5" tall. Fear Not Tarantulas is an excellent vendor for established and beginner hobbyists alike. I was shocked to learn that there were several reputable breeders who sold their stock through online stores, and that many collectors used the mail to trade Ts and to acquire new pets. His reputation in the business and as a tarantula expert in general is just stellar. It doesn’t hurt to toss out a quick email to double-check that an animal you are interested in is still available. I purchased my first and only T from Petco 17yrs ago. Also consider joining The Tarantula Collective where you will find thousands of others to learn from and exchange ideas with. There are over 1,000 species of tarantulas varying greatly in size, color, and temperament. Ken is known to include freebies or to upgrade the sizes of purchases (a 1.5″ L. itabunae I ordered was actually 3″) Packing is good and both of my shipments from him arrived with my spiders in great shape. Stock: Before you order, make sure the animals are in stock. She is also one of the few dealers who always seems to have several sexed females in stock, which is fantastic. Dave, the owner of “Fevered Frenzy” a local reptile store here in town asked if I’d been “keeping” for a long time when we talked.
Some dealers get huge import shipments in, and they will prematurely list animals they are anticipating to receive, but don’t yet have in stock. Consider visiting our “Species Descriptions” page to get to know the qualities of each species we offer.

This hobby “suits”, as you will, and now after things have started to settle into a routine, I’m still jazzed just watching them. It is our mission to spur interest in tarantulas by showing them to be beautifully designed creatures deserving of admiration, not fear. So frustrating. Tarantula Enthusiast group on G+. She did, though, so I’m hoping to have her for many more years. After further consideration, the darker one is DEFINITELY a porteri. Please plan accordingly. FEMALE 5cm Quick View. It was through one of these classified ads that I found my first T, a wild caught, sub-adult G. porteri. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. annitha) • 1/2", ~1", Pseudhapalopus sp. Although some dealers will offer less expensive shipping options, these usually do not come with a LAG (Live Animal Guarantee). heh heh. Tapinauchenius rasti (Caribbean Diamond Tarantula) Price £35.00. If temps in your area are over 75 or under 45 ANY time the day of delivery, we have to ship to a FedEx center for the safety of the animals. Nope. After reading reviews on several dealers (Arachnoboards has an amazing dealer review section), and researching their stock and shipping policies, I made my first online order with Jamie’s Tarantulas. Hi, Daniel! The rosea version, or RCF (red color form) are generally redder in coloration and max out at around 5″. https://tomsbigspiders.com/ . I had a long discussion at a Petco store when I saw them misting sand boas. Well, congrats on your G. porteri/roseas then! ), they were about an inch long and I had to pre-kill everything for them. We hope that as you browse this site you see the elegance and beauty in these creatures like we do. Although dealers can use heat packs and cold packs in some situations, most will not ship if the weather is below 40 or above 80. Pet stores in Connecticut were prohibited from selling venomous animals, which meant you couldn’t just drive to the local Petco to pick one up.

I still had my G. poteri, and although she was going strong, I dreaded the day she would no longer be with us. Her custom enclosures are great deals and very convenient for those ordering new slings.