Deen's Tarantulas

11/08/2024

Green Lynx - "Protector of the Okra" 🤣

10/08/2024

American Dagger Moth Catapillar

03/08/2024

Caribena versicolor - spiderling 1.5"

31/07/2024

Robber fly in the garden with it's bumblebee prey.

29/07/2024

Tapinauchenius violaceus - Purple tree spider

28/07/2024

12/07/2024

C. marshalli

10/06/2024

The Mexican fireleg tarantula (Brachypelma boehmei) is a common and popular invertebrate pet. Native to a limited region of the Mexican Pacific coast, these terrestrial tarantulas can be opportunistic burrowers. The species is considered to have a slow growth rate. Females may live for around 25 years or more, while males may live for around 7-8 years.

As these are very colorful tarantulas, and known for remaining somewhat active outside of their hides and burrows, they can be a good choice for a display animal. Noted for being a bit more defensive than other tarantulas of the same genus however, and more willing to utilize their urticating hairs, caution should be taken when moving these tarantulas.

The species is listed as globally endangered, and is frequently bred and reared under human care. If you are interested in keeping a Mexican fireleg tarantula as a pet, ensure that you support responsible tarantula keeping by seeking out captive bred animals.
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01/05/2024

The surprise Squash are squashing! Not really sure the species because they came out of a roach bin compost. 😁

30/04/2024

Nhandu coloratovillosus- great pairing this morning despite the drama queen act. 🤣

26/04/2024

Lasiocyano sazimai (mature male) a few days post molt.

30/03/2024

Acanthoscurria geniculata- adult female 7"

09/03/2024

Mature male Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens (Greenbottle blue)

08/03/2024

Willis Road Elementary School STEAM presentation. Didn't really get a chance for anymore pics. Those kids kept me busy. 😂

07/02/2024

Got a little over a dozen of these bundles left. Deal ends on Valentine's.

26/01/2024

Brachypelma klaasi (Mexican Pink)

04/11/2023

Theraphosa stirmi - Burgundy Goliath

02/11/2023

Tapinauchenius violaceus - Purple Tree Spider

28/10/2023

Nhandu coloratovillosus

08/10/2023

Young female Tapinauchenius violaceus (Purple tree spider). She prefers to be tong fed.

08/10/2023

I'm just a stick.

01/10/2023

Happy 1st day of Halloween!

27/09/2023

Harpactira pulchripes - Golden Blue-legged Baboon.

18/09/2023

Ceratogyrus meridionalis 4" female - close up view of spermatheca

17/09/2023

Trinidad Olive (Neoholothele incei) with her eggsac.