{"title":"Best Sellers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"avicularia-purpurea-purple-pink-toe-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Avicularia purpurea (purple pink-toed tarantula) 0.66\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium-sized aviculariine native to Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Like other aviculariines, it is arboreal and has color pattern ontogeny. The spiderlings and juveniles are predominantly black with a metallic green sheen and a central longitudinal black stripe connected by transversal black stripes on each side of the opisthosoma dorsum. Two morphotypes of this species are known: a Northern and a Southern variant. The most common morphotype in the hobby is the Northern variant, seen here. The Southern variant has less intense purple coloration and retains reddish-brown lateral striping on the opisthosoma until maturity. In the hobby, the Southern variant is represented by the stock previously known as \u003cem\u003eAvicularia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Colombia’ and \u003cem\u003eAvicularia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ecuador’.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691398005045,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Avicularia-purpurea-purple-pink-toe-tarantula.jpg?v=1736457582"},{"product_id":"caribena-versicolor-antilles-pink-toe-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Caribena versicolor (Antilles pink-toed tarantula) 0.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaribena versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e is a medium-sized arboreal species from the island of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles. They are among the most popular and sought-after species in the tarantula-keeping hobby, loved by new keepers and veterans alike due to their vibrant coloration. Two color forms are known; however, the red form is rarely seen in the hobby. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691399610677,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Caribena-versicolor-Antilles-pink-toe-tarantula.jpg?v=1727738779"},{"product_id":"chromatopelma-cyaneopubescens-green-bottle-blue-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens (green bottle blue tarantula) 0.75\"-1\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a medium-sized species endemic to the Paraguaná Peninsula in Northwestern Venezuela. Although no formal publication has been written on its population, it is assumed to be in peril due to its small fragmented range, urbanization, and overgrazing.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is subject to an impressive ontogenetic color change. Spiderlings sport a black and orange opisthosoma pattern, beige legs except for the femurs and tarsi (which are black), and a gold and black carapace. As they grow, they go through several intermediate stages. Once reaching subadults, the legs have turned to a beautiful blue, with the coloration and patterning on the opisthosoma being entirely replaced by orange hairs and the carapace turning a blue-green. Their impressive coloration, ease of care, and insatiable appetite have made them a hobby favorite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52911166947637,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Chromatopelma-cyaneopubescens-green-bottle-blue-tarantula.jpg?v=1762894401"},{"product_id":"poecilotheria-vittata-ghost-ornamental-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Poecilotheria vittata (Pederson’s ornamental tarantula) 0.75\" TX SALES ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species can NOT be shipped across state lines. Please do not purchase if you live outside of Texas or your order would be canceled and refunded immediately, you would also be charged a 10% canceling fee which will be deducted from the refund. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43691415339317,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Poecilotheria-vittata-ghost-ornamental-tarantula.jpg?v=1742936944"},{"product_id":"poecilotheria-subfusca-lowland-lowland-ivory-ornamental-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Poecilotheria subfusca 'lowland' (lowland ivory ornamental tarantula) 1\" TX SALES ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species can NOT be shipped across state lines. Please do not purchase if you live outside of Texas or your order would be canceled and refunded immediately, you would also be charged a 10% canceling fee which will be deducted from the refund. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoecilotheria subfusca\u003c\/em\u003e is found in the hills around Kandy, the capital of the Central Province in Sri Lanka, at 500-600 m asl. This ‘lowland form’ was previously known as \u003cem\u003ePoecilotheria bara\u003c\/em\u003e in the hobby and is still erroneously labeled that sometimes despite \u003cem\u003ebara\u003c\/em\u003e being synonymized with \u003cem\u003esubfusca\u003c\/em\u003e in Kirk (1996). They are a large arboreal species and can be differentiated from \u003cem\u003ePoecilotheria aff. subfusca\u003c\/em\u003e by several features, including but not limited to their larger body size, longer leg span, paler coloration, and differing carapace and abdominal markings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, the majority worldwide, and probably all in the US nowadays, are most likely of mixed blood, just some worse than others. This can be seen by the fact that none of the hobby stock match wild specimens of either ‘form’ 100% and seem mixed, though both forms exhibit somewhat overlapping phenotypes in the wild. The line is pretty blurred, and outside of a few collections worldwide, there are likely few pure animals left, but it's still best not to make it worse. There is also a strong chance that they will be reclassified as separate species again, with the ‘lowland form’ remaining \u003cem\u003esubfusca\u003c\/em\u003e and the ‘highland form’ formally classified as a distinct species. DNA, morphological, geographic, and ecological data suggest they are different species, though no formal publication currently separates them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097070760245,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Poecilotheria-subfusca-lowland-lowland-ivory-ornamental-tarantula.jpg?v=1733003285"},{"product_id":"cyriocosmus-elegans-trinidad-dwarf-tiger-tarantula-for-sale","title":"Cyriocosmus elegans (Trinidadian dwarf tiger tarantula) 0.66\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a dwarf species native to Venezuela, Guyana, and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Although spiderlings start very small, they are fast-growing and quick to mature. This species is a favorite within the tarantula-keeping hobby due to its small size, docile nature, and attractive looks. Many of the species in the genus have heart-shaped patterning on the opisthosoma, earning them the nickname ‘heart-butt tarantula.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315217887541,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Cyriocosmus-elegans-Trinidadian-dwarf-tiger-tarantula.jpg?v=1763759641"},{"product_id":"heteropoda-lunula-malaysian-purple-huntsman-spider-for-sale","title":"Heteropoda lunula (Malaysian purple huntsman spider) 0.5\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a medium-sized huntsman spider found across a wide geographical range from India East to Vietnam and South into Malaysia, Borneo, and the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Their species epithet, lunula, means ‘little moon’ in reference to the patterning on their legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll specimens for sale are captive-born-and-bred here at Buddha Bugs\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Bugs","offers":[{"title":"1 ct","offer_id":52128790348085,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ct","offer_id":52128790380853,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ct","offer_id":52128790413621,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4259\/9477\/files\/Heteropoda-lunula-Malaysian-purple-huntsman-spider.jpg?v=1727738554"},{"product_id":"eresus-walckenaeri-greek-lady-bird-spider-for-sale","title":"Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eEresus walckenaeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, commonly known as Walckenaer’s ladybird spider, is a species of velvet spider native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Mature males display the striking black-and-red coloration characteristic of many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eEresus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e species, while females are typically dark gray to black and may exhibit an orange or yellow ring around the abdomen. Among velvet spiders in captivity, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eEresus walckenaeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e is one of the most popular species due to its attractive coloration and straightforward care requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Walckenaer’s ladybird spider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Eastern Mediterranean basin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLife Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Obligate burrower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 1.5–2.5 inches diagonal leg span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Males 1–2 years; females 4+ years under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Shy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eEresus walckenaeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eEresus walckenaer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ei\u003c\/em\u003e is a hardy velvet spider that adapts well to captive conditions and thrives in a dry enclosure, making it suitable for both new and experienced keepers. This species creates a silken retreat using available substrate and décor, spending much of its time within its burrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Small dram vials for spiderlings, upgraded as needed with growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Dry sphagnum moss or paper towels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e 70–85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Dry conditions preferred; excessive moisture can be harmful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Fruit flies, crickets, cockroaches, and other appropriately sized feeder insects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Most hydration comes from prey items, though larger specimens may occasionally be offered water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eRoutine maintenance is minimal, consisting primarily of removing uneaten prey and spot cleaning when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eNatural History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThis velvet spider occurs throughout parts of Greece, Turkey, and Syria. 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