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Theraphosidae Collection

"Exploring the Fascinating World of Theraphosidae: From Tarantulas to Goliath Birdeaters" Discover the mesmerizing realm of Theraphosidae

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Sydney funnel web spider (Atrax robustus) close up showing venom droplets on fangs

Sydney funnel web spider (Atrax robustus) close up showing venom droplets on fangs, bites were nearly always fatal before developing antivenom, Sydney, Bunya Pine Mountains National Park, Queensland

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis
Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) without preying on it. Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) Kanuku Mountains, Guyana. Meetyourneighbours

Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) Kanuku Mountains, Guyana. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Earth tiger tarantula (Cyriopagopus sp) Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

Earth tiger tarantula (Cyriopagopus sp) Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Taratantula Spider, Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa, Pichincha, Ecuador

Taratantula Spider, Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Mexican Red-knee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) portrait, Mexico

Mexican Red-knee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) portrait, Mexico

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) in defensive posture

Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) in defensive posture, Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado, USA

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: A Trinidad Chevron Tarantula on the bark of a tree trunk, London Zoo

A Trinidad Chevron Tarantula on the bark of a tree trunk, London Zoo
3435347 A Trinidad Chevron Tarantula on the bark of a tree trunk, London Zoo, October 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: A Tarantula being held up to show its fangs from below, London Zoo

A Tarantula being held up to show its fangs from below, London Zoo
3260701 A Tarantula being held up to show its fangs from below, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Pink-toed tarantula (Avicularia avicularia), female waiting in ambush outside daytime

Pink-toed tarantula (Avicularia avicularia), female waiting in ambush outside daytime lair in palm tree trunk. Heath River, Tambopata / Bahuaja-Sonene Reserves, Amazonia, Peru / Bolivia border

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Tapinauchenius latipes) eating an Anoles Lizard, Rio Mormon, Peru

Tarantula (Tapinauchenius latipes) eating an Anoles Lizard, Rio Mormon, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Megaphobema sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Tarantula (Megaphobema sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Dryptopelma sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Tarantula (Dryptopelma sp) portrait, Rio Momon, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Avicularia sp) juvenile, Rio Momon, Peru

Tarantula (Avicularia sp) juvenile, Rio Momon, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: captive animals, cobalt blue tarantula, cyriopagopus lividus, furry, grey, haplopelma lividum

captive animals, cobalt blue tarantula, cyriopagopus lividus, furry, grey, haplopelma lividum
Cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum), captive

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Pinktoe Tarantula -Avicularia avicularia-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Pinktoe Tarantula -Avicularia avicularia-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Phormictopus cancerides, Haitian brown tarantula

Phormictopus cancerides, Haitian brown tarantula
The Haitian brown tarantula (Phormictopus cancerides) is an aggressive bird-eating tarantula. Specimen derives from the Republic of Haiti in the Caribbean

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Theraphosa leblondi, goliath tarantula

Theraphosa leblondi, goliath tarantula
This spider, from the northern Amazonia, has a leg-span of 250mm

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula

Tarantula
Watercolour by J Hayes from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820 Date: circa 1820

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), bird-eating spider

Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), bird-eating spider

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Brazilian Black Tarantula (Theraphosidae), captive, Brazil, South America

Brazilian Black Tarantula (Theraphosidae), captive, Brazil, South America

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: A captured Peruvian tarantula (Theraphosidae spp), Landing Casual, Upper Amazon River Basin

A captured Peruvian tarantula (Theraphosidae spp), Landing Casual, Upper Amazon River Basin, Loreto, Peru, South America

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: In the upper amazon jungle, on a trail from the Maranon River, one finds the pink

In the upper amazon jungle, on a trail from the Maranon River, one finds the pink toe tarantula

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula, Amazon Rainforest, Coca, Ecuador, South America

Tarantula, Amazon Rainforest, Coca, Ecuador, South America

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Theraphosidae) Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest

Tarantula (Theraphosidae) Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest
Tarantula (Theraphosidae), Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: South America, Ecuador, Amazon. Tarantula (Theraphosidae)

South America, Ecuador, Amazon. Tarantula (Theraphosidae)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa apophysis) adult, close up of legs and head (captive)

Pinkfoot Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa apophysis) adult, close up of legs and head (captive)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Greenbottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) adult

Greenbottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) adult, standing on reflective surface (captive)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Brazilian Black Velvet Tarantua (Grammostola pulchra) adult, standing on reflective surface

Brazilian Black Velvet Tarantua (Grammostola pulchra) adult, standing on reflective surface (captive)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Western Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) adult, with leg missing, crossing path, Zion N

Western Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) adult, with leg missing, crossing path, Zion N. P. Utah, U. S. A
Western Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) adult, with leg missing, crossing path, Zion N.P. Utah, U.S.A. October

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Chilean rose tarantula (grammastola rosea). Image makes it hard to identify the spiders fangs

Chilean rose tarantula (grammastola rosea). Image makes it hard to identify the spiders fangs clearly. The fangs are covered in dark fur and the base of the fangs are orange

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), close up

Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi), close up

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Hairy exoskeleton of a tarantula spider, above view

Hairy exoskeleton of a tarantula spider, above view

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula, Tarantulas, Theraphosidae, detail of hairy head with small shiny black eyes

Tarantula, Tarantulas, Theraphosidae, detail of hairy head with small shiny black eyes and sharp fangs

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula (Theraphosidae) on top of a grasshopper

Tarantula (Theraphosidae) on top of a grasshopper

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola rosea), close up

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola rosea), close up

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola Rosea) in mans palm, view from above

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammastola Rosea) in mans palm, view from above

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula attacking grasshopper, detail of green and yellow grasshopper lying on its back

Tarantula attacking grasshopper, detail of green and yellow grasshopper lying on its back, and spiders hairy legs and body

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Pink Toed Tarantula (Avicularia urticans)

Pink Toed Tarantula (Avicularia urticans)

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Baboon spider (Harpactirinae) on moss

Baboon spider (Harpactirinae) on moss

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: A brown tarantula

A brown tarantula

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula, hairy spider, eight jointed legs, eight simple eyes, dark body with spiky ginger hairs

Tarantula, hairy spider, eight jointed legs, eight simple eyes, dark body with spiky ginger hairs, round bulbous abdomen, silk-producing spinnets at end of abdomen, leg-like pedipalps

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Pet Tarantula Spider

Pet Tarantula Spider
Pet Tarantula spider on a white Background

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula C014 / 0953

Tarantula C014 / 0953
Tarantula (Hapalopus sp.) amongst leaf litter on the forest floor. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Background imageTheraphosidae Collection: Tarantula on a fence C016 / 7760

Tarantula on a fence C016 / 7760
Tarantula on a fence. Large tarantula (family Theraphosidae) on a fence with its prey. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador



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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Theraphosidae: From Tarantulas to Goliath Birdeaters" Discover the mesmerizing realm of Theraphosidae, commonly known as tarantula spiders. These arachnids inhabit various regions across the globe, showcasing their unique characteristics and captivating beauty. In the lush rainforests of Mashpi, Reserva Mashpi Amagusa in Pichincha, Ecuador, one can encounter the impressive Tarantula Spider. Its formidable presence and intricate patterns make it a true marvel of nature. A closer look at the Sydney Funnel Web Spider (Atrax robustus) reveals venom droplets glistening on its fangs. This close-up view reminds us of their potent defensive capabilities and their crucial role within ecosystems. Witness an extraordinary interaction between a Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. ) and a Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis). As they cross paths in harmony, it showcases nature's delicate balance and interconnectedness. Venturing into Kanuku Mountains, Guyana unveils the awe-inspiring Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi). With its massive size and intimidating appearance, this species commands respect as one of Earth's largest spiders. Journeying to Maliau Basin in Sabah, Borneo introduces us to the Earth Tiger Tarantula (Cyriopagopus sp. ). Its vibrant colors against lush greenery highlight both its beauty and adaptability in diverse habitats. From Sri Lanka comes Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca), showcasing elegance with their striking markings. These captivating creatures remind us that even within this family diversity thrives. The Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), originating from South America captivates with its fiery red legs contrasting against dark hues. Their captivating presence in captivity allows for closer observation and study.