The tarantulas they are popular among people who want to have exotic animals in their homes. They are docile, low maintenance and easy to care for. However, this type of spider isn’t for everyone and getting them can be very expensive.
So far, scientists have identified 1,040 tarantula species. They differ in appearance, habit, temperament and nature. Some are calm and obedient, while others are wilder. They recommend always avoiding touching them as they tend to bite whenever they feel threatened. Also, they should be kept in an enclosed space and only taken out when needed.
Different types of tarantulas have different prices. The common species can be very cheap, while the more rare and exotic ones can sell for hundreds of dollars. Also, since there are no standard guidelines for tarantula pricing, the price differences for the same species can be huge.
What are the most expensive tarantulas What can be found in different pet markets? These are the top 8. Oh, the prices mentioned are for the mature female species, which are more expensive than the males and hatchlings.
8) Tarantula Chilobrachys sp. electric blue
The electric blue tarantula is popular with Western tarantula enthusiasts primarily for its impressive and striking blue legs, although they can be purple in color in some cases.
This species can be very defensive and moves very fast. Its bite is extremely painful as it injects a powerful venom with the help of its fangs.
Its price can be around 300 dollars.
7) Red Island bird-eating tarantula
Tarantulas of this species are large, terrestrial, and have a brownish colored body that may have a pink sheen after moulting. They are native to the Dominican Republic, but are also found in western India, Brazil and Honduras.
They live in the tropical jungle, so they usually eat crickets, insects, birds, lizards and some mammals. They are usually agile and aggressive and are fearful of humans, so they don’t hesitate to attack in self-defense.
They cost approx $350.
6) Columbian Lesser Black Tarantula
It is a ground spider known for its size and coloration. It is remarkably large, with a body length reaching 6-7 cm and a length-breadth reaching 19-22 cm.
Its body is covered in woolly hair that is a deep olive-black color. Females have a dark purple carapace and velvety black legs, and their abdomens are covered in long reddish-blond hair.
Sometimes they show a mutualistic relationship with a local species of frog. Tarantulas keep predators away from the frog and its eggs, and the frog protects the spider’s egg from ants.
Its value is 400 dollars from.
5) Sumatran tiger tarantula
The sumatran tiger it is an Asiatic tarantula found in the west of that island. This arboreal tarantula was discovered in 2008 and still doesn’t have an official name.
The female species has conspicuous and prominent markings on the abdomen. Males have brown bodies. Its legs are black with white bands around the joints.
Females live up to 14-15 years, while males have a shorter life span of 3-4 years and feed on live prey. They are very shy and can get defensive if they feel threatened. The venom can be very strong and can cause extreme pain.
They can be worth up to 500 dollars.
4) Poecilotheria Metallica Tarantula
Their body is covered in beautiful metallic blue hair, and they have fractal-like patterns on their abdomens. A female tarantula usually lives 12 years, in rare cases – up to 15 years. Males live for about 3 to 4 years.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has announced that this species is critically endangered.
In recent years, this species has become very popular with pet enthusiasts and its price starts in the 500 dollars.
3) Tarantula Typhochlaena seladonia
This species is native to Brazil and stands out for its exotic colors and beauty. Males are not as colorful as females. They have long legs and a relatively smaller abdomen.
This particular variety of tarantulas is highly desirable because they are very calm and docile.
Its value can be greater than $900.
2) Tarantula Birupes simoroxigorum
Tarantulas of this species have electric blue legs and a creamy caramel body. The only specimens are found in the forests of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Females usually live between 8 and 10 years and males between 2 and 3 years. They feed on insects such as crickets and cockroaches and cannot share a cage with another member of their species because they are very aggressive.
Its price starts from $1,200.
1) Mexican Fire Jade Tarantula
This is the most expensive tarantula you can buy and they are native to the southern part of Yécora in the Mexican state of Sonora. It has metallic blue legs that are almost black in places and is covered in red hair. The mouth and carapace have bluish-green metallic tones.
They are very calm and beginner friendly. A female Mexican Fire Jade can live up to 20+ years in captivity. Males usually live about 8 years.
They can go out more than $3,000.
Source: Clarin
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