The Lava Tarantula (Davus sp. "Panama")The Lava Tarantula (Davus sp. "Panama") is a highly coveted, moderately sized New World dwarf tarantula native to Panama. Known for their brilliant red orange abdomens that contrast against dark black legs, they get their fiery moniker from resembling glowing magma. Size: Grows to a 3 to 4 inch leg span. Temperament: Generally docile and skittish, rather than aggressive. Temperament: 1215+ years for females. Visibility: Unlike many dwarf species, they

Appearance & Color ShiftJuveniles: Start as a vibrant

Known for their brilliant red-orange abdomens that contrast against dark black legs

often exceeding 20 years

Habitat: Native to Southeast Asia (Myanmar

New Mexico

which causes pain but not typically death in humans

or the Mexican Redleg Tarantula

Frequently called the Cameroon Red Baboon Spider

arboreal Old World tarantula from West Africa

Behavior: Arboreal (tree-dwelling)

slow-growing New World spider native to the deserts of Arizona

Temperament: Generally timid but defensive when threatened