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 The Aphonopelma seemani
The Costa Rican zebra
This species is terrestrial species, they like to burrow in grasslands areas of costa rica & other countries like central America,Texas,& california these spiders are fairly easy to keep although they are very hard to breed, because the male is very nervous of the female, one slight move during the mating and the male runs away.
Also you will find that they are quite hard to handle as they are too active to handle safely.
they will grow up to 6cm / 2.4 inches in body length as for keeping they dont need any special requirements maby a deeper substrate as they do like to burow
 Brachypelma Albopilosum
The 'Curly Haired' Spider
you will find this spider from the Guatemala to Costa Rica.
This is a very docile species,and will grow up to 6to7 cm or 2.4/2.8 inches.
Although they will flick urticating hairs when disturbed,these are also knowen as bombarier spider
these spiders will do very well in captivity. They are found in burrows (terrestrial) in moist forest areas and thus requires much higher humidity. This is much better achived by using a covered lid rather than a well-ventilated lid. A good beginners choice.
 The avicularia spicies
This is a tree spider (arboreal) found in Ecuador. This species is a newly described species of which is very rare in spider collections the behavior & captive care if this spider is very much the same as all the other avicularia spicies.
 The avicularia versicolor
Martinique Bird Spider
When these are spiderlings they are known to be the most beautiful spider in the world.
They are a beautiful metallic turquoise blue with fine black markings. The blue gradully fades, and with continuing molts they become a larger darker spider. Once they become an adult, the legs become dark with lavender highlights and the abdomen coverd with red hairs.
 The Brachypelma emilia
This spider is known as the painted red leg tarantula you will find this species in Mexico.
This spider is the more aggressive and not recommended to be handled, also the bite is much worse than the bite of any other Brachypelma species. The Brachypelma emilia can be kept in a fairly dry vivariums,but you must have a small dish with water and a shelter must be provided.
The Brachypelma vagarls
known as the red rump from Costa Rica to Mexico this species is a burrowing spider and also proven easy to breed will take good care of her egg sacs,of which will produce approximately three hundred spiderlings.
 The Citharischius crawshyi
The king baboon spider from Kenya This spider is by all means very aggressive,but probably the most popular theraphosid spider kept in captivity. Citharischius crawshyi is a burrowing spider and the burrows are quite deep (approx 26") and maintain a relatively constant tempture & high humidity. For this reason many hobbyists lose there spiders to dehydration.
 The Cyolosternum fasciatus
This spider is known as the Tiger Rump from Costa Rica. These spiders are very aggressive in fact so aggressive that they are hard to mate,quite often when breeding the female pounces on to the male killing him before a successful mating.
The Cyriocosmus elegans
This species is one of the dwarf tarantulas it only grows up to 1cm but for its size it is very aggressive.you will find this spider in Venezuela,Tobago also you will find that they are terrestrial.
 The Theraphosa leblondi
Theraphosa leblondi, known as the Goliath bird eating spider from Brazil, Venezuela and French Guiana. Terrestrial species. The king of the tarantulas,Theraphosa leblondi
attains a body length of 12 centimetres (4.8 inches) and a weight of up to 160 grams (5.6 ounces). Some specimens have a legspan of 25 centimetres (10 inches) and more. This species is considered to be the largest in the world. Concerning the keeping conditions, we should remember that these tarantulas like moisture, therefore we must not keep them too dry.
 The Brachypelma smithi
Known as the Mexican Red Knee from Mexico. The Brachypelma smithi remains the most popular spider ever kept. This is a very docile species ideal for first time buyers. Although, well known for flicking hairs. This is an easy tarantula to keep. The Brachypelma smithi is a burrowing species and is relatively common in some coastal areas of Mexico. They are found in dry areas with sparse vegetation. Their burrows are usually found around cacti or similar plants or at the base of rocky areas, fallen cactus pads, etc.
 The Pamphobeteus Antinous
Bolivian Blueleg Tarantula
This species is from Bolivia. The Pamphobeteus Antinous is one of the largest tarantulas in the world. It can attain a body lenght of more than 10 centimetres. This tarantula makes no special demands concerning keeping requirements. This is one of the reasons why this species is in such great demand. These tarantulas are extremely aggressive.
 The Poecilotheria regalis
Known as the Indian Ornamental Tree Spider. This rare beautiful spider is another of the most sought after spiders in the hobby. Adults of this fast, tree-dwelling spider are aggressive and have bitten without provocation.
 The Psalmopoeus cambridgei
This species is known as the Trinidad Chevron. This is a very popular species in European collections. The Psalmopoeus cambridgei is found in forest areas of Trinidad and is rarely available as an adult. Spiderlings, however grow quickly and are commonly available. The spiderlings can reach adult size in 18 to 24 months.
 The Xenesthis immanis
This is known as the Purple Bloom Bird-Eating Spider. The Xenesthis immanis is found in moist forest areas of Columbia so this means it requires high humidity. This species is very fast and aggressive and appears to do well in captivity when given the proper care. The Xenesthis immanis will readily flick urticating hairs, but these seem to be less irritating than other large species of tarantula.
Cupiennius getazi
The Rusty Wandering Spider
Spiders sometimes have to turn large items of food into pulp before they can suck up a meal. This rusty wandering spider Cupiennius getazi
is turning this tree frog over and over to mash it up in its jaws. It finds the frog by using the slitorgans on its feet to detect the mating calls they make.
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