Location of the Tarantula

Tarantulas are present worldwide, although they are chiefly found in tropical and desert regions. Over 800 tarantula species have been identified thriving in various environments.

The Togo starburst tarantula and the sunburst baboon tarantula are found on the African continent. Togo starburst tarantulas are arboreal, while sunburst baboon specimens may be either arboreal or terrestrial. Costa Rica is home to the zebra leg tarantula, also known as the white knee tarantula. These tarantulas are named for their conspicuous leg markings.

Within North America, Texas brown tarantulas can be found. Desert blond tarantulas are also present on the continent and dwell primarily in Arizona and other arid locations. Mexican fire legs, Mexican red legs and Mexican pinks are all terrestrial, slow moving and indigenous to Mexico. The Mexican red rump tarantula can also be found in central Florida.

Tarantulas in St John US Virgin Islands

Tarantula Arizona

Tarantula Kansas

Florida Tarantula

Caribbean Tarantula

Rio Grande Gold Tarantula

Tarantulas and Migration