Tarantula Habitats
Tarantulas are located throughout the globe and are capable of thriving in tropical or dry regions. The South American rainforest is home to a number of tarantula species and others can be found in Africa, Asia, and India. Several regions of the Australian continent are also home to tarantulas.
Nearly all of the 30 documented tarantula species within the United States are located in dry habitats. Desert tarantulas are found in Arizona, New Mexico and the desert regions of California, as well as in other states.
Unlike other spiders, tarantulas do not weave webs as dwelling places. Rather, these arachnids make their homes in burrows within the ground or the natural crevices of rocks and trees. Upon locating a potential lair, tarantulas use their silk to line the space and create a door-like weaving at the habitat's entrance. These silk doors warn nesting tarantulas of movement from the exterior.
Scientific Name for Tarantulas
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