Humans first found the blue tarantulas in Gooty, India ... There is a high demand for this species in the pet trade — because of its blueness, of course — and it has been bred in captivity for over a ...

Tarantulas are becoming an increasingly popular choice among exotic pet owners. Their fascinating behavior, striking ...

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula lacks stinging hairs ... One of the more popular pet tarantula species, the Mexican red knee tarantula is known for being docile and easy to manage.

The global arachnid trade is threatening the world's most famous spider species. And it's primarily driven by souvenir collectors.