Tarantulas

• There are over 800 tarantula species worldwide, found on every continent except Antarctica. The tarantulas at the sanctuary come from the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
• Tarantulas can be terrestrial (ground dwellers) or arboreal (tree dwellers).
• Female tarantulas can live up to 30 years, while males have shorter lifespans and are often eaten by females after mating.
• In Arizona, tarantulas are common and help control bug and rodent populations. If found near your home, they can be safely relocated or left alone.
• HPZS hosts one of the largest public tarantula collections in the country, featuring 9 species.

Each year, HPZS receives calls from individuals who catch these small animals near their homes. We ask people to leave them where they are found, as removing them from their home range can result in death due to their unique ecology.

Species:

Grammostola rosea/Chilean Rose
Brachypelma albospilosum/Curly Haired Honduran
Grammastola rosea/Chilean Rose Hair 
Brackpelma smithi/Mexican Red Knee
Brackpelma hamorii/Mexican Redknee
Brachypelma boehmei/Mexican Fireleg
Poecilotheria metallica/Gooty Sapphire 
Grammaostola pulchra/Brazilian Black
Nhandu tripepii/Brazilian Giant Blonde
Acanthoscurria geniculta/Brazilian Giant White Knee 
Xenesthis immanis/Colombian Lesserblack
Monocentropus balfouri/Socotra Island Blue Baboon
Grammostola pulchripes/Chaco Golden Knee
Aphonopelma chalcodes/Desert Blonde 
Brachypelma albiceps/Golden Red Rump