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This is a low-maintenance tarantula species native to Mexico. It is a ground-dwelling spider fond of digging into the substrate. The Mexican blood leg is famous for its docile nature. It rarely bites and doesn't throw hairs. While their gentle nature makes them good pets, they tend to be expensive due to their rarity. They can live for up to 20–25 years.

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Desert Blond (Aphonopelma chalcodes)

The "not-so-aggressive" Mexican blonde tarantula is another excellent option for spider keepers with limited experience. In addition to being docile, their venom is relatively mild compared to other spider species. The desert blond can live for up to 30 years.

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Costa Rican Zebra (Aphonopelma seemani)

This is a calm ground-dwelling tarantula that prefers warm, humid habitats. Although it can move very fast, the Costa Rican zebra is calm and hardly ever problematic. Females can live for up to 20 years in the right conditions.

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Common Pink Toe (Avicularia avicularia)

Also known as South American pink toe, this is a tree-dwelling tarantula species. They're not aggressive. In fact, their initial reaction when threatened is to leap or run away. Although they're great pets, this spider has a short lifespan of 6-9 years.

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Mexican Redleg (Brachypelma emilia)

Mexican redlegs are among the longest-living tarantula species, with an average lifespan of 30 years. They're ground-dwelling spiders and are relatively docile. However, they tend to get startled easily, so you have to be careful around them

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Amazon Sapphire Pink Toe (Avicularia diversipes)

This is one of the most colorful tarantula species desirable for its unique appearance. They're easy to keep, and they grow very quickly. This beautiful spider also has a calm demeanor, making them desirable for beginners

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Brazilian Pink Toe (Avicularia geroldi)

Skittish and Defensive New World Species Although new world tarantula species are generally not aggressive, some aren't quite as docile as others. However, they still make great pets for inexperienced tarantula keepers. You only need to know how to handle them with care.

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Puerto Rican Pink Toe (Avicularia laeta)

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Venezuelan Red Slate Pink Toe (Avicularia minatrix)

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Mexican Red-Knee (Brachypelma smithi)

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Pink Zebra Beauty (Eupalaestrus campestratus)

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Mexican Redrump (Brachypelma vagans)

As the name suggests, the Mexican redrump is characterized by a red-colored abdomen, while the rest of its body is dark brown or black. This ground-dwelling spider tends to make burrows and tunnels in their substrate. If you intend to keep them as pets, you need to keep this in mind.

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Green Bottle Blue (Cromatopelma cyanopubescens)

This tarantula has a remarkable green, blue and orange body. The impressive appearance of this spider and its non-aggressive nature are the major reasons it is so popular. Although this spider rarely attacks, it is pretty skittish and does not like to be handled.

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Brazilian Black (Grammostola pulchra)

Known for its silky black color, the Brazilian black tarantula is one of the most mild-tempered tarantula species you can keep as a pet. They're slow growing, with a relatively long lifespan.

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Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi)

You'll need a bigger enclosure for this one. The Goliath bird-eating spider is the biggest tarantula species in the world. It is a relatively docile spider but may attack in self-defense. Although it has massive fangs, the Goliath's venom is relatively harmless to humans. They live for 15–25 years on average.

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Blue Fang Skeleton (Ephebopus cyanognathus)

The blue fang skeleton tarantula is famous for its attractive blue fang. As juveniles, this spider is skittish and defensive. However, they get calmer and more confident as they get older. This ground-dwelling spider is quite common in French Guiana and is commonly kept as a pet there

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