Tarantula Price List

All invertebrates are captive bred unless otherwise stated.

= Old World

= New World

= Arboreal

= Terrestrial

= Wild Caught

			Costa Rican Bluefront (Aphonopelma crinirufum) 1/4", $40 each, RARE!! These beautiful Costa Rican species are extreamely rare, and haven't been seen available in many years. Deep smokey grey legs and abdomen, with a slightly lighter carapace. Abdomen sprinkled with brownish-red setae. Chelicerae have a metallic blue sheen as adults, hence the common name. Reaching 4"+ as adults!! Hatched out in the U.S. by breeder Tom Patterson!! Don't pass up on these limited beauties!! Photo Courtesy of Tom Patterson.
			New River Rust Rump (Aphonopelma sp. "New River") 1/4", $15 each This beautiful U.S. southwestern species from the New River region in Arizona. Coloration is similar to A. chalcodes, but much more intense with dark tarsus, pale to golden metatarsus and patella, and black femurs. Carapace is light golden as legs, and the abdomen is black covered with bright red setae. Very pretty species, reaching 5"+ as adults!! Photo Courtesy of Jose Berrios.
			Oklahoma Brown (Aphonopelma hentzi) 1/4", $5 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! Beautiful native U.S. species! Dark legs, light colored carapace, with red setae covering the abdomen. Very nice looking spider...make em your own!!
			Venezuelan Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) 1/2", $35 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! From the cactus filled scrublands of Paraguana, Northern Venezuela, comes one of the most beautiful tarantulas in the world. The Venezuelan Green Bottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens Schmidt 1995), is a true walking rainbow, with dark blue legs and chelicerae, bright orange abdomonal setae, with a metallic green chephalothorax. Under ideal lighting, these colors can be very intense, which gives this spider much attention by tarantula hobbyists. Reaching 5"+ as adults, Keep on the drier side, toughest thing since an "Usambara"!
			Puerto Rican Pygmy (Cyrtopholis portoricae) 1/4", $10 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! This beautiful Caribbean species from the island of Puerto Rico, is small, but vicious! Two toned browns with some reddish highlights with some striping on patellas. Deep burrowers, so keep the substrate deep. Neat little buggers! Reaching 4" as adults.
			Voi Baboon (Eucratoscelus pachypus) 2", $35 each This odd looking scrubland species from Tanzania has massive, fuzzy back legs for digging. Grey mottled carapace and legs and faintly reddish abominal setae make this spider a nice looker! Reach 4.5" as adults, neat species!!
			Brazilian Wooly Redrump (Grammostola actaeon) 1", $65 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! We're proud to announce the first successful captive breeding of G. actaeon in the U.S., right here at Swift's!! This gentle Brazilian beauty has fuzzy black setae with a slightly red abdomenal setae as adults. Similar in looks to G. iheringi, yet G. iheringi retains much brighter red abdomenal setae as adults. Very rare and sought after species in the tarantula hobby. Reaching 6" as adults!! Limited supply, Don't let these crawl away!!
			Chilean Red Rose (Grammostola rosea) 4" - 5", $50 each, FEMALES This beautiful Chilean species has now been given the species name of rosea. Previously this was catagorized as a color morph, or the "Red Phase Rose". G. porteri, or the "Brown Form", was once listed as G. rosea. Although these names may have confused some, the difference between the two, is very obvious. Overall reddish setae with a bright shiney pink carapace. Reaching 5"+ as adults!! These are limited, so don't snooze!!
			Ribbed Treespider (Iridopelma hirsutum) 1/2", $30 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! This RARE Brazilian arboreal is spectacular, with fuzzy grey to tan tipped setae on legs, and neat "ribbed" markings on their reddish orange abdomens! As babies they start out an overall blueish-grey color on the legs, a turquiose green covers the carapace, with a faint cinnamon red color covering the abdomenal region.These are fiesty little arboreals, that don't fear much! Small, reaching 4.5" as adults! Grab 'em, or their gone!
			Singapore Blue *(Lampropelma violaceopes)* 3/4", $40 each These giant arboreal beauties from Singapore, are very popular in the tarantula hobby. Deep cobalt blue, and very large reaching 9" in legspan. Secretive in nature, this species does best when allowed to burrow into deep substrate, plus given enough height for climbing. Very impressive spider!!
			Chilean Copper (Paraphysa scrofa) 1/4", $15 each Fantastic little Chilean species that has alot of orange and red setae on legs and abdomen. Pinkish hue to the carapace with a shiny mirror patch on the abdomen. Gentle species, reaching 4" as adults, these are sweet!!
			Sri Lankan Ornamental (Poecilotheria fasciata) 1", $30 each From the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, P. fasciata resembles P. regalis of India, in some aspects, yet lacks the pale abdomenal band. Much like some other Poecilotheria species, P. fasciata has purple highlights around femurs and carapace, which are seen best after freshly molted. Bright yellow coloration underneath on femurs can be seen also. Not often available, these beauties were hatched out in the U.S. by breeder Tom Patterson!! Reaching 8" as adults!! Photo Courtesy of Tom Patterson.
			Redslate Ornamental (Poecilotheria rufilata) 1" $40 each From Travancore, Southern India, these awesome arboreals are said to be one of the most colorful "Pokies", not to mention they are neck in neck with P. ornata for longest leg span. Still considered quite rare. Never a disappointment with these! Reaching in excess of 8" as adults, maybe 9"!
*Price List Arranged in Alphabetical Order by Scientific Name* A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z *Acanthoscurria*
			Acanthoscurria sp. "Bolivia" 1", $30 each 1st time in the U.S.!! New Acanthoscurria species from Bolivia! Not much is currently known about this species, but if it is like others in the genus, they should prove to be quite large and hardy. Good sized spiderlings, don't let them slip away!!
			Bolivian Salmon (Acanthoscurria chacoana) 1", $20 each, Hatched at Swift's! This beautiful Bolivian terrestrial is grayish to black with reddish to pink overall setae. Faint striping on legs, that are more bold at first molt. Nice size at 6" and bulky as adults. Very nice looking spider, but is a bit on the aggressive side. These are really underated!!
			Bolivian Salmon (Acanthoscurria chacoana) 2", $35 each, Hatched at Swift's! This beautiful Bolivian terrestrial is grayish to black with reddish to pink overall setae. Faint striping on legs, that are more bold at first molt. Nice size at 6" and bulky as adults. Very nice looking spider, but is a bit on the aggressive side. These are really underated!!
Aphonopelma
			Grand Canyon Black (Aphonopelma behlei) 1/2", $25 each This fantastic rare Aphonopelma is found in the Grand Canyon region of northern Arizona, as it's common name implys. Jet black overall, with red abdomenal setae, and whispy reddish setae covering the legs. Very unique species, slightly aggressive, reaching 5" as adults. Rare as spiderlings, don't pass em up!
			Oklahoma Brown (Aphonopelma hentzi) WC 2" - 3", $30 each Beautiful native U.S. species! Dark legs, light colored carapace, with red setae covering the abdomen. Very nice looking spider...make em your own!!
Avicularia
			Guyanan Pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia) 1/2", $10 each, Just hatched at Swifts!! Sweet little arboreals, black with pink toes and a blueish sheen to them! Common, but still a true beauty. Calm, reaches 5" as adults. Great beginner T!
			Antilles Pinktoe (Avicularia versicolor) 1/2", $25 each One of the most desirable tarantulas in the hobby! With striking green, red, and purple, these little "Islanders" are electric blue as babies and are a very docile species. A "winner" all around! Hatched out in the U.S. by Jeremy Hoge!! Reaches 5" as adults. Won't last long!
Bonnetina
Brachypelma
			*Honduran Curlyhair (Brachypelma albopilosum)* 1/4", $5 each Honduran Curlyhair's are a great pet species, and like it's common name suggests, these have extremely fuzzy golden brown setae covering the legs, making this spider appear bulky. Reaching 5"-6" as adults!! A true hobby icon!
			Costa Rican Red (Brachypelma angustum) 1", $20 each Not often available, these little Brachys are a bit feisty! Similar to B. vagans, but much smaller, and with more red "hairs" on back legs, giving them a look of their own. Easy to keep, reaching 4.5" Petbugs.com has a care sheet on these, with a bit more info...check it out! caresheet
			Costa Rican Red (Brachypelma angustum) 2"+, $40 each, Hatched at Swift's!! each Not often available, these little Brachys are a bit feisty! Similar to B. vagans, but much smaller, and with more red "hairs" on back legs, giving them a look of their own. Easy to keep, reaching 4.5" Petbugs.com has a care sheet on these, with a bit more info...check it out! caresheet
			Mexican Flameknee (Brachypelma auratum) 1/4" $32 Very Nice! B. auratum have been quite scarce on the market lately. Fantastic reddish-orange "flame" markings on their patellas, very distinct from other Brachys. Somewhat nervous, but gentle, reaching 5" as adults!! Don't pass up these beautiful Mexicans!!
			Mexican Fireleg (Brachypelma boehmei) 1/4", $25 each This is one of my favorite Brachys, and although a bit more nervous than a few other popular Mexican species, they make up for that in color. Pumpkin orange carapace, black femurs, with bright reddish orange legs to tarsus! Easy to keep and raise, sporadically available. Wonderful spider!
			Mexican Redleg (Brachypelma emilia) 1/2", $25 each Beautiful Mexican species, that is similar in size to B. smithi (Mexican Redknee), but is far different in coloration. They have reddish orange tibias, and a black "V" shape on the carapace. Not often available, gentle and easy to keep!! Great handling T!
			Guatemalan Redrump (Brachypelma sabulosum) 1", $25 each Beautiful Guatemalam species that has been absent in the hobby for years and are now back! Jet black, and stocky these fantastic terrestrials also have nice red setae on their abdomens and rear legs! Don't let these beauties escape again! Reaching 5" - 6" as adults!
			Mexican Redknee (Brachypelma smithi) 1/4", $20 each Hands down one of the most popular spiders in the hobby! These fantastically colored Mexican wonders have not only looks, but are quite docile and very easy to keep. But wait, that's not all....They have been known to have incredibly long lifespans, with records in excess of 25 years! However, they, like many other Mexican multi-colored beauties, do have urticating hairs that many find irritating to skin. I've always found them well worth the "itch"! Reach 5.5" as adults. 4 **** on these!
			Mexican Redknee (Brachypelma smithi) 1", $35 each Hands down one of the most popular spiders in the hobby! These fantastically colored Mexican wonders have not only looks, but are quite docile and very easy to keep. But wait, that's not all....They have been known to have incredibly long lifespans, with records in excess of 25 years! However, they, like many other Mexican multi-colored beauties, do have urticating hairs that many find irritating to skin. I've always found them well worth the "itch"! Reach 5.5" as adults. 4 **** on these!
Ceratogyrus
Chilobrachys
			Indian Violet (Chilobrachys fimbriatus) 1", $25 each, Just Hatched At Swift's!! From West India comes one of the most fantastic terrestrials in the hobby! Although these are slowly becoming more increasingly available, they are still one of the hottest and most sought after species. Dark legs, with a slight violet hue, tan colored carapace, and an orange abdomen, with distinct black lines give this animal, that "tiger" look! King of the Chilobrachys! "Don't pass them up!"
			Chinese Fawn (Chilobrachys sp. "guangxiensis") 2", $25 each, Hatched at Swift's!! Beautiful Chilobrachys species from South West China, that are overall brownish gray, and very sleek! Similar to the Asian Fawn (C. huahini), only these are darker than the more "golden" Asian Fawn. Aggressive, reaching 6" - 7" as adults!...Neat spider!
			Chinese Fawn (Chilobrachys sp. "guangxiensis") 4", $40 each, Hatched at Swift's!! Beautiful Chilobrachys species from South West China, that are overall brownish gray, and very sleek! Similar to the Asian Fawn (C. huahini), only these are darker than the more "golden" Asian Fawn. Aggressive, reaching 6" - 7" as adults!...Neat spider!
			Asian Fawn (Chilobrachys huahini) 3", $35 each, Hatched at Swift's!! This species could be found to be the largest species in the genus Chilobrachys. Pale, tannish over all color on a sleek, leggy frame along with those awesome spinnerets, so prominent in the genus Chilobrachys. Webs alot! Fast and aggressive, very cool spider!
Chromatopelma
Citharacanthus
Citharischius
			King Baboon (Citharischius crawshayi) 3/4", $25 each These beautiful, velvety looking monsters are true wonders of the African continent! Majestic in behavior, reaching a powerful 8", with thick hind legs, a must in any collection. Slow growers, but well worth the wait!
			King Baboon (Citharischius crawshayi) 2", $45 each These beautiful, velvety looking monsters are true wonders of the African continent! Majestic in behavior, reaching a powerful 8", with thick hind legs, a must in any collection. Slow growers, but well worth the wait!
Coremiocnemis
			Malaysian Blue Femur *(Coremiocnemis sp. "blue")* 1/2", $40 each RARE!! Just Hatched At Swift's!! This beautiful Malaysian species is indeed a rare find! Dark violet blue femurs, more blue in natural sunlight, with an overall purplish glow to the abdomen! Reaching 4" as adults! This eggsac represents our second hatching of this beautiful species! You can read our article on breeding this species in the next E & A's Invertebrates Magazine!! Limited supply, Don't let these crawl away!!!
			North Australian Dwarf *(Coremiocnemis tropix)* 1/2", $65 each, 1st time in the U.S!! Fantastic new dwarf species from Malaysia and Northern Australia. C. tropix is so far the only Coremiocnemis species described outside of Malaysia. Shades of brown overall with blue to purpleish highlights on femurs, seen intensely after a fresh molt. Very rare species, reaching 4" in legspan as adults, don't let them crawl away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
Cyclosternum
			Costa Rican Tigerump (Cyclosternum fasciatum) 1/4", $12 each These small terrestrials have incredible color! A bit nervous, but not normally aggressive. If you like colorful T's in your collection, you need these! Very hardy, reaches 4.5" as adults.
			Peruvian Peach Collared (Cyclosternum sp. "machala") 1/2", $35 each These beautiful and colorful tarantula from Peru and Ecuador are truly rare finds. The tarsus and metatarsus of this tarantula has a cream colored dash on leg1 and leg2, much in reminisant of the orange dash on P.irminia. Femurs are a deep blue, seen best after a fresh molt. The carapace is incircled with a peach to copper colored setae. Reaching 5" as adults!! Don't pass these rare gems up!!
Cyriocosmus
			Trinidad Dwarf Tigerump (Cyriocosmus elegans) 1/4", $30 each, Hatched at Swift's!! These awesome dwarf species from Trinidad are rare in collections and are amazing in color! Pale colored legs, black femurs, with a black "V" shape on their carapace, surrounded in pumpkin orange. Abdomen has a "mirror patch" with "tiger" type stripeing. Very colorful species. What's really cool about this species is that at 1/4" you can see adult coloration, that gets better with each molt. Reaching 1.5" as adults!! Don't pass these rare gems up!!
Cyriopagopus
Cyrtopholis
			Puerto Rican Pygmy (Cyrtopholis portoricae) 3/4", $20 each, Hatched at Swift's!! Small, but vicious! Two toned brown and black, with a bit of striping on "knees". Look like a miniature L. striatus, "kinda"! Neat little buggers! Reaching 4".
Ephebopus
			French Guianan Bluefang (Ephebopus cyanognathus) 1/2", $55 each RARE!! WOW!! Ephebopus cyanognathus is a beautiful tarantula from the lush coastal country of French Guiana, South America. These beautiful terrestrials as spiderlings are very colorful! Blue chelicerae, shimmering emerald green abdomen, with pinkish legs with black "boots" tarsus. When spiderlings, they have a bright orange band at the base of each tarsal segment, that catches the eye quickly. As adults their overall background color turns to a light reddish brown with dark femurs. At the base of the patella on each leg, there is a bold yellow band. The color of the chelicerae on adults turn to a faint purple. Reaching 4"+ as adults, don't pass up these hard to find gems!!
Euathlus
			Chilean Ocellated (Euathlus vulpinus) 1/2", $40 each RARE!! Formerly Pachypelma oculatum, this strange Chilean species has urticating setae patches on the sides of their abdomen that resemble eyespots! Very cool species!! Limited supply, don't pass em up!!
Eucratoscelus
Eupalaestrus
Grammostola
			Chilean Rose (Grammostola porteri) 1.5", $15 each This beautiful species has been very popular and is a fantastic "pet"! Shiny pinkish carapace, with an overall grey to silver setae covering legs and abdomen. Recently, G. porteri was listed as G. rosea, but revision of the species has been done, and now G. rosea is what was commonly refered to as the "Red Phase", which was previously thought to be a color morph. Sweet disposition, easy to keep and inexpensive!
Haploclastus
Haplopelma
			Chinese Black Tiger (Haplopelma hainanum) 1", $35 each Also found in Vietnam, this fantastic species is a true beauty. Black legs with a charcoal gray carapace. White fringe on sides of chelicerae can be seen, and a beautiful "tiger" type pattern on abdomen typical of the genus Haplopelma. Much controversy about the potency of venom surrounded this species several years back, and it is still considered a species to be very cautious about getting bit by. They get huge! 8" as adults, get 'em quick! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Jason Wallach of Virginia!! Photo Courtesy of Jason Wallach.
			Cobalt Blue (Haplopelma lividum) 3/4",$20 each This beautiful Asian terrestrial has a fantastic metallic blue sheen on their legs, and a smoke-grey colored carapace. From the genus Haplopelma it is a deep burrower, so much substrate is recommended. These require higher humidity, but good ventilation is a must also. Though secretive, this spider has an attitude and can be really quick and aggressive when disturbed. Do not handle these, they will readily bite! Reaching in excess of 5", they are beautiful, and affordable!
			Vietnamese Tiger (Haplopelma longipes) 3/4",$15 each Just Hatched At Swift's!! This beautiful Asian terrestrial has an overall smoke-grey coloration with cheveron markings on the abdomen. From the genus Haplopelma, it is a deep burrower. Much substrate is recommended. These require higher humidity, but good ventilation is a must also. Though secretive, this spider has an attitude and can be really quick when disturbed. It would not be good advice to handle these. These will bite. Reaching in excess of 5", they are beautiful, and affordable!
Heteroscodra
			Ornamental Baboon (Heteroscodra maculata) 1/2", $12 each Just Hatched At Swift's!! This fantastic African arboreal, is quite secretive, but once out in the open, can be seen in all it's glory! Aggressive, reaching 5"-6"...unique species!
Heterothele
			Tanzanian Chestnut (Heterothele villosella ) 1/4", $28 each, RARE! Fantastic species from Tanzania, that is dark overall with golden to greenish coloration upon their carapace, with a nice abdomenal pattern. Small species that is quite the "webber". Reaching 3" - 4" as adults! Very rare as C.B. babies!!.....Don't let them crawl away!! Photo Courtesy of Eric Reynolds.
Holothele
			Trinidad Olive (Holothele incei) 1/2", $25 each These island beauties from Trinidad are a real treat! Shiny olive color overall, with slight banding on abdomen! Big "webbers", these little marvels will fill their retreat with tons of webbing! Small, only reaching 3"- 4" as adults, but a very cool spider! Not often available, don't pass these up!
			Venezuela Blueleg (Holothele sp.-Venezuela - "Tachira") 1", $35 each This beautiful Holothele species from Venezuela, is very rare in collections. Reddish-orange carapace and abdomenal setae with deep blue, almost black legs. Slender build, reaching 4" as adults! Photo Courtesy of Eric Reynolds.
Hysterocrates
Iridopelma
			Ribbed Treespider (Iridopelma hirsutum) 2" $50 each, Hatched at Swift's! This RARE Brazilian arboreal is spectacular, with fuzzy grey tipped setae on legs, and neat "ribbed" markings on their reddish orange abdomens! These are fiesty little arboreals, that don't fear much! Small, reaching 4.5" as adults! Grab 'em, or their gone!!
Lampropelma
Lasiodora
			Fiery Redrump (Lasiodora difficilis) 1", $25 each This beautiful Brazilian species is similar to L. parahybana, but has far brighter red setae on the abdomen. These only recently have been in abundance in the U.S., and are still quite a rare species. Nice looking terrestrial, they can get quite large, in excess of 9".
			Brazilian Red & Black (Lasiodora fracta) 3/4", $35 each 1st time in the U.S.!! New Lasiodora species from Brazil! Not much is currently known about this species, other than it is dark with red abdomenal setae, but if it is like others in the genus, they should prove to be quite large and hardy. Don't let them slip away!!
			Brazilian Salmon (Lasiodora parahybana) 1"+, $20 each Huge monstrous terrestrial that rivals T. blondi in size, but much more affordable. Heavy bodies, black to grayish in color with pink-tipped hairs, these awesome spiders are very undemanding in husbandry being so very easy to keep. Reaching up to 10" in legspan, don't miss out on these "Big,uns"!
Megaphobema
Metriopelma
			Metriopelma sp. "Barinas" 1/8" $35 each RARE This Venezuela species is being offered for the first time in the U.S.! Still not much is known about this species yet, but if they prove to be like most others in this genus, they will be sweet as adults! This is definately a collectors species!
			Metriopelma sp. "Carabobo" 1/8" $35 each RARE This Venezuela species is being offered for the first time in the U.S.! Still not much is known about this species yet, but if they prove to be like most others in this genus, they will be sweet as adults! This is definately a collectors species!
Nhandu
			Brazilian Red and White (Nhandu chromatus) 1", $25 each Showing color!! Formerlly named L. cristata (which was actually in error)This is one of the most beautiful tarantula species, Black legs, with "skeleton" type striping, a light colored carapace, and bright red hairs on the abdomen! Very nice looking, but very aggressive, and will readily flick urticating setae. Reaching 5"-6".
			Brazilian Red and White (Nhandu chromatus) 2", $40 each, Adult color!! Hatched at Swift's!! Formerlly named L. cristata (which was actually in error)This is one of the most beautiful tarantula species, Black legs, with "skeleton" type striping, a light colored carapace, and bright red hairs on the abdomen! Very nice looking, but very aggressive, and will readily flick urticating setae. Reaching 5"-6".
			Brazilian Black and White (Nhandu coloratovillosus) 1", $25 each Adult Color!! Hatched at Swift's!! New species to the US hobby in late '98, adults are still quite hard to obtain. They are fuzzy as adults with black and white banding on leg segments, with pink tipped setae...real sweet looking, but are aggressive! Can reach 6.5" in leg span and grow like weeds!
			Brazilian Black and White (Nhandu coloratovillosus) 2", $40 each, Hatched at Swift's!! each Adult Color!! New species to the US hobby in late '98, adults are still quite hard to obtain. They are fuzzy as adults with black and white banding on leg segments, with pink tipped setae...real sweet looking, but are aggressive! Can reach 6.5" in leg span and grow like weeds!
Oligoxystre
Orphnaecus
Ornithoctoninae
			Koh Samui Island Dwarf (Ornithoctonus sp."Koh samui") 1/2",$75 each, VERY RARE!! This very rare and beautiful species is from the island of Koh Samui off the coast of Thailand. Jet black in color resebeling O. aureotibialis, yet a true dwarf only reaching 3" as adults. Thought to be endangered in the wild, and is believed that the entire original collecting sites have been wiped out to build resorts. A true collector's dream!! First time hatched out in the U.S. by breeder Chris Allen! Don't pass up on these limited beauties!! Photo Courtesy of Chris Allen.
			Singapore Violet (Ornithoctoninae sp."Malaysia") 3/4", $60 each Rare! This fantastic and very rare species from Singapore, has a beautiful violet hue to their femurs, along with nice abdomenal pattern. In the past these were labeled as Lampropelma violaceopes,(which is now the proper scientific name for the popular Singapore Blue), but has since been changed. This rainforest species needs deep substrate for burrowing. Keep moist, reaching 6" as adults. These beauties were produced in the U.S. by Mike Fanto of New York!! Don't pass them up!
Pamphobeteus
Paraphysa
Phlogius
			Thick-foot Whistling Spider *(Phlogius crassipes)* 1/2", $35 each This beautiful Austrailian species is a massive spider, Thick-foot Whistling Spider (Phlogius crassipes), are a greyish brown in color, and because of their ability to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, reaching 7"+ as adults, don't let them slip away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
			Foxy Whistling Spider *(Phlogius sp.2)* 1", $65 each Wow, finally some beautiful terrestrials from down under! When is the last time you saw captive born legally imported tarantula spiderlings from Australia!!? Massive spider, Foxy Whistling Spider (Phlogius sp.2), are a light brown in color, and because of their abillity to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, these spiders have stronger venom than most tarantulas, so please take precautions so that bites don't occur. These beauties were recently bred and imported from Steve Nunn of The Austrailian Tarantula Society. Not many available, don't let them slip away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
Phormictopus
Poecilotheria
			Bengal Spotted Ornamental (Poecilotheria miranda) 3/4", $65 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! From North West India, this unique "pokie" has light banding that breaks up into a spotted pattern on the abdomen. Purple highlights are seen on much of the spiders legs, giving this animal the ultimate in color, and pattern. This eggsac represents Swift's 2nd hatching of this beautiful species!! Don't pass them up!
			Fringed Ornamental (Poecilotheria ornata) 1", $30 each One of the largest leg span of all the "Pokies", P. rufilata contending, and largest arboreal tarantula! Olive overall with jet black markings, and thickened femoral fringe. Underneath they sport bright canary yellow along with orange!! These are super fine reaching 9"!!
			Ghost Ornamental (Poecilotheria pederseni) 3/4", $30 each Nice looking Sri Lankan species that was newly discovered by Kirk in 2001! Although not rare, they still are only frequently available. Nice banding of black and white with a somewhat faded look. Beautiful arboreal, don't pass them by!
			Indian Ornamental (Poecilotheria regalis) 3/4", $25 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! Still one of the most popular tarantulas in the hobby today, these large arboreals have brilliant markings, and make very attractive display animals. Can reach 8"+ in legspan, and are quite bulky for an arboreal. Wild populations of this tarantula are fading fast, along with many other Poecilotheria species, and will inevitably be non existent in the wild all together. Not recommended for handling. These are a definite MUST in any collection.
Psalmopoeus
			Trinidad Cheveron (Psalmopoeus cambridgei) 3/4", $20 each These Trinidad beauties are a smooth moss green as adults, with orange "lightning Bolts" on the metatarsus, and tarsus, also with nice chevron markings on the abdomen. Can reach 7", Underrated in the hobby, these are such a good looking spider!!
			Venezuelan Suntiger *(Psalmopoeus irminia)* 3/4", $20 each Fantastic arboreal! These jet black "Tree Panthers", are one of the most desirable tarantulas in the hobby! With strikeing bright orange "Lightening Bolts", on their metatarsus, and also a patch on their tarsus. No urticating hairs on these new worlders, but fully make up their defense with attitude, so they are not good for handling. Reaching 5"-6" as adults, these are true beauties!
			Costa Rican Orangemouth (Psalmopoeus reduncus) 1", $40 each, RARE!! These fantastic arboreals are many shades of golden brown, with a slightly reddish tint overall! Widespread throughout Costa Rica, they possess bright reddish-orange bucal "hairs" around their mouth opening, hence the common name. Only sporadically available, don't pass these up!!
Pterinochilus
			Usambar Orange Baboon *(Pterinochilus murinus)* 1/2", $7 each, Just Hatched At Swift's!! From the Usambara Mountains of Kenya, and Tanzania, this spider is very orange, very fast, and very aggressive! P. murinus has been very popular in the hobby for nearly 20 yrs. due to it's increadable orange coloration, it's availability, ease of husbandry demands, and shear animated aggression! Due to this popularity, hobbyists have dubbed these "OBT's", standing for "Orange Bitey Thing". Reaching 5.5" as adults. Awesome arachnid!!
Selenobrachys
Selenocosmia
			Spice Islands Grey (Selenocosmia effera) 1/2", $30 each Ist time in the U.S.!! This species is new to the U.S. S. effera are from the Moluccas, also known as the "spice islands". Ranging in coloration of shades of browns to shades of greys with darker femurs. Deep burrowers, keep them on the moist side. Reaching 5" - 6" as adults. Don't pass them up!
Selenotholus
			Armstrong Beach Desert Tarantula *(Selenotholus sp. "armstrong beach")* 1/2", $65 each, 1st time in the U.S.!! Wow, finally some beautiful terrestrials from down under! Massive spider, Armstrong Beach Desert Tarantula (Selenotholus sp. "armstrong beach"), are an overall tannish color, and because of their ability to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, these spiders have stronger venom than most tarantulas, so please take precautions so that bites don't occur. These beauties were recently bred and imported from Steve Nunn of The Austrailian Tarantula Society. Not many available, don't let them slip away!!
			Woodstock Desert Tarantula *(Selenotholus sp. woodstock)* 1/2", $65 each, 1st time in the U.S.!! Wow, finally some beautiful terrestrials from down under! Massive spider, Woodstock Desert Tarantula (Selenotholus sp. woodstock), are a light tannish color, and because of their ability to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, these spiders have stronger venom than most tarantulas, so please take precautions so that bites don't occur. These beauties were recently bred and imported from Steve Nunn of The Austrailian Tarantula Society. Not many available, don't let them slip away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
Selenotypus
			Australian Featherleg *(Selenotypus plumipes)* 1/2", $65 each, 1st time in the U.S!! This rare desert species is one of the largest species found in Australia. This beautiful tarantula from Queensland, Australia is reminisant of C. crawshayi of Africa, with the exception of long setae covering the larger hind legs. Slow growth but very long lived. Very unique species, pass them up at your own risk!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
			Nebo Desert Tarantula "red phase" *(Selenotypus sp. NEBO)* 1", $65 each 1st time the the U.S!! Wow, finally some beautiful terrestrials from down under! Massive spider, Nebo Desert Tarantula "red phase" (Selenotypus sp. NEBO), are a light reddish brown, and because of their ability to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, these spiders have stronger venom than most tarantulas, so please take precautions so that bites don't occur. These beauties were recently bred and imported from Steve Nunn of The Austrailian Tarantula Society. Not many available, don't let them slip away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
			North Queensland Desert Tarantula *(Selenotypus sp. 5)* 1", $65 each 1st time the the U.S!! Wow, finally some beautiful terrestrials from down under! Massive spider, North Queensland Desert Tarantula (Selenotypus sp. 5), are a light reddish brown, and because of their ability to stridulate hissing type sounds when threatened, they are deemed " Whistling Spiders". Large and aggressive, these spiders have stronger venom than most tarantulas, so please take precautions so that bites don't occur. These beauties were recently bred and imported from Steve Nunn of The Austrailian Tarantula Society. Not many available, don't let them slip away!! Photo Courtesy of Steve Nunn.
Sericopelma
Stromatopelma
			Featherleg Baboon (Stromatopelma calceata) 1/2", $20 each One of the very few African arboreals that are available in the hobby, these beauties are very agile arboreals that have a nice overall cryptic pattern of greys, golds, and blacks. Have been known to have more that average potency to their venom, so caution is advised. These have been quite rare in recent years, so it sure is a pleasure to offer them again! Reach 6"-7" as adults! Don't pass em up! Photo Courtesy of Guy Tansley.
Tapinauchenius
			Golden Treespider (Tapinauchenius elenae) 3/4", $35 each Very rare in the hobby, these have not been seen in the hobby for many years!! Shiny golden sheen as adults! This beautiful species from Ecuador are also very quick, but will sell out even quicker, so don't snooze on them!
			Orange Treespider (Tapinauchenius gigas) 1/2", $25 each Fairly rare in the hobby, these beautiful arboreals are the largest species in the genus Tapinauchenius, and are a beautiful bright orange, and fast as lightening!Don't pass em up!
			Mahogany Treespider (Tapinauchenius plumipes) 1/2", $20 each Fairly rare in the hobby, this beautiful species from French Guiana are also very quick! Shiny purple sheen on legs with greenish carapace as adults! Reaching 4"+ as adults! Don't let them slip away!!
			Purple Treespider (Tapinauchenius violaceus) 1/2", $35 each, Hatched at Swift's!! Very rare in the hobby! Shiny purple sheen as adults! This beautiful species from French Guiana are also very quick, but will sell out even quicker, so don't snooze on them!
Thrigmopoeus
Thrixopelma
			Chilean Green Velvet (Thrixopelma pruriens) 1/4", $20 each, This small to mid sized Chilean species has an overall greenish-gold hue. Legs are a bit darker, and spindly. Not always available, reaching 4"-5" in legspan, as adults. Very cool and unique!!
Theraphosa
Vitalius
			*Amazon Striped Knee (Vitalius vellutinus)* 1/4", $35 each, RARE Awesome species from Brazil, V. vellutinus is an overall brownish color with dark femurs and light leg striping on patella and tibia. Very rare in the hobby, and this batch represents the first hatching in the U.S. of this species by breeder Bryan Ollerich of Michigan!! Photo Courtesy of Bryan Ollerich.
Xenesthis