Phormictopus Green Femur "Mature Female"The Green Femur Tarantula (Phormictopus sp. "Green Femur" "Golden Carapace") is a highly sought after terrestrial bird eater native to the Dominican Republic. Renowned for its rapid growth rate, voracious appetite, and striking adult colors (metallic green legs and a gold carapace), it reaches an impressive 7 inch leg span.

Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri) is a docile

Common Names: Emerald Skeleton Tarantula

and unique subterranean behaviors

Aphonopelma eutylenum

Defense: Can flick urticating (irritating) hairs from its abdomen as a defense mechMyanism

Growing to about 4–5 inches

eat insects

They possess urticating hairs but rarely flick them unless heavily threatened

"Panama") is a highly coveted

commonly known as the Aztec Blue Centipede

They require high humidity

and while their venom is mild