Tarantula Price List

			Giant White Knee (Acanthoscurria geniculata) 1/4", $20 each From the northern region of Santarem, Brazil, comes this fantastic terrestrial beauty! Dark, almost black, with red setae on the abdomen and thick white bands on each leg segment, but quite prominent on patella. Although they can be aggressive at times, many consider these gentle enough to handle, which adds to this spiders appeal. Reaches an 8" legspan as adults! Hatched in the U.S. by Jose Berrios of Exoskeleton Invertebrates!! Don't let them get away!!
			Brazilian Orange Banded (Acanthoscurria juruenicola) 1/4" $30 each, 1st U.S Hatching!! From the pampas plains of Matto Grosso, S. Brazil, this rare Acanthoscurria species is an overall black with light orange to cream colored banding at the base of each leg segment, and a slight reddish setae covering legs and abdomen. These are truly rare in collections in the U.S., and can be aggressive. Reaching 6" as adults!! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Bryan Ollerich of Michigan!!
			Indian Violet (Chilobrachys fimbriatus) 2", $45 each, 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!"
			French Guianan Bluefang (Ephebopus cyanognathus) 1/2", $55 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! 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!!
			Chaco Golden Knee (Grammostola pulchripes) 1/2", $15 each This fantastic species from Argentina made its appearance a decade ago when it was sent in Paraguayan shipments, labeled as E. campestratus. Awesome pet species and all around beautiful spiders, these babies have it all! Beautiful, Gentle, and Large! Dark background coloration with golden striping on patella, and reaching 8" as adults!!
			Chilean Rose (Grammostola rosea) 1/2", $7 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. Sweet disposition, easy to keep and inexpensive!
			Chilean Red Rose (Grammostola rosea) 1/2" , $15 each This beautiful Chilean species has had much contriversy over it's scientific name, and has been known as the "Red Phase Rose". Personally I feel it deserves it's own species status, but as for now, it is considered the same species as the "Brown Form". Overall reddish setae with a bright shiney pink carapace. Reaching 5"+ as adults!! Hatched in the U.S. by Ryan Cubacha!!
			Cameroon Brown (Hysterocrates crassipes) 3/4", $15 each This awesome African burrowing species is an overall dark brown, with distinctive thickened back legs for digging. Not surprising, these are highly aggressive. Reaching in excess of 6" in legspan! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Bryan Ollerich! Don't pass up these little "bulldozers"!!
			Brazilian Red and White (Nhandu chromatus) 1/4", $7 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! This awesome Brazilian 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".
			Trinidad Cheveron (Psalmopoeus cambridgei) 1/2", $20 each, Just Hatched at Swift's!! 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!!
*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*
			Brazilian White Banded (Acanthoscurria brocklehursti) 1/4", $20 each Beautiful Brazilian species which is similar to A. geniculata, but has thinner leg banding. Deep dark brown to black background color with bright white banding. Large and impressive reaching 8" as adults!! Produced here in the U.S. by Exoskeleton Invertebrates!! Add one to your collection!!
			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!
			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.
			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!!
			Oklahoma Brown (Aphonopelma hentzi) 3/4", $15 each, Yearlings!! Beautiful native U.S. species! Dark legs, light colored carapace, with red setae covering the abdomen. Very nice looking spider...make em your own!!
			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.
Avicularia
			Guyanan Pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia) WC 3", $30 each 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!
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) 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 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!
			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!
			Mexican Redrump (Brachypelma vagans) 2", $30 each This staple Mexican species has been around for ages, but is still very popular and beautiful! Overall black with bright red abdominal setae! Often underated because of its availability, these are sure sweet! Reaching 6" and stocky! These are all around a great spider!!
Ceratogyrus
			Unicorn Horned Baboon *(Ceratogyrus marshalli)* 1/2", $20 each Wow, what a fantastic and odd spider! These African beauties from Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, are fairly rare in the hobby as captive born spiderlings! Silver, grey, and black with a "horn" type structure facing upward, where most tarantulas have a foveal groove. One feature that distiguishes C. marshalli from other "horned" species is the present of stripeing on the carapce, that continues up the sides of the horn! Reaching 5" as adults, Don't pass these up!!
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
			Venezuelan Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) 1", $45 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"!
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", $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.
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) 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.
			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
Euathlus
Eucratoscelus
Eupalaestrus
Grammostola
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",$30 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",$25 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", $20 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
			Venezuela Blueleg (Holothele sp.-Venezuela - "Tachira") 1", $45 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) 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!
			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
			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!!
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".
			Fiery Redrump (Lasiodora difficilis) 3", $50 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 Salmon (Lasiodora parahybana) 1"+, $30 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" $45 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" $45 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) 2", $40 each, Hatched at Swift's!!Adult Color!! This awesome Brazilian 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) 2", $40 each, Hatched at Swift's!!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
			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!!
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
			Haitian Brown (Phormictopus cancerides) 3/4" $20 each From the West Indies to Brazil, this carribean beauty gets quite large reaching 8"+ as adults!!. They have a beautiful purplish to bronze pattern on the carapace and femurs! Babies are beautiful blue! Although the common name suggests these are just a brown spider, these are anything but just brown, with mature males molting into a vibrant purple!! Neat species, don't let them get away!!
Poecilotheria
			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.
			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!
			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!
			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"!
Psalmopoeus
			Venezuelan Suntiger *(Psalmopoeus irminia)* 1", $25 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", $45 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", $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", $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", $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", $25 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
			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!!
Thrigmopoeus
			Goa Mustard *(Thrigmopoeus truculentus)* 3/4", $25 each This fantastic species from India are a shimmering two toned golden brown, with black femurs. Deep burrowing species which webs alot much like species from the genus Chilobrachys. Reaching 6" as adults!! Leggy babies eating 1/4" crickets and roaches with ease!! Hatched in the U.S. by breeder Chris Allen!! You'll love these guys!!
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