Coenobita brevimanus （圖片來源：Robert Webster，採用  CC BY-SA 4.0  授權） Land hermit crabs ( Coenobita ) are widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the eastern coast of Africa and islands of the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and the southern islands of Japan. Unlike many other crustaceans, they cannot produce a hardened external shell of their own. Instead, they rely on empty gastropod shells to protect their soft abd

Mexican red knee tarantula（圖片來源：George Chernilevsky， CC0 1.0  公共領域） The Mexican red knee tarantula ( Brachypelma smithi ) is native to the Pacific coastal region of Mexico, particularly in the dry scrublands and tropical deciduous forests of Guerrero. In the wild, these spiders usually inhabit burrows among rocks and tree roots, or they expand pre-existing cavities in the soil. These burrows typically have a narrow entrance that leads to one or two concealed chambers, protect

Mexican red-leg tarantula, juvenile male（圖片來源：Micha L. Rieser，採用  CC BY 4.0  授權） The Mexican red-leg tarantula ( Brachypelma emilia ) is a terrestrial spider native to the shrublands and grasslands along the Pacific coast of Mexico. In the wild, it typically inhabits soil at the foothills and beneath low shrubs, establishing long-term shelters under tree roots or inside abandoned animal burrows. This lifestyle helps regulate body moisture, shields the spider from extreme clim

Chilean rose tarantula（圖片來源：Yastay，採用  CC BY-SA 4.0  授權） The Chilean rose tarantula ( Grammostola rosea ) is native to the arid highlands of northern Chile and is also found in parts of Bolivia and Argentina. These regions are characterized by semi-desert or shrub-steppe climates, where the days are hot and dry, nights are cool, and rainfall is scarce. The Chilean rose tarantula is a terrestrial species that lives on the ground. It typically excavates shallow burrows or occup

Brazilian Black Tarantula（圖片來源：André Karwath aka Aka，採用  CC BY-SA 2.5  授權） The Brazilian black tarantula ( Grammostola pulchra ) is a terrestrial spider native to Brazil and Uruguay in South America. Its entire body is covered with dense, velvet-like black setae, giving it a calm and dignified appearance. With its gentle temperament and impressive size, it is widely regarded as an ideal beginner species for those interested in keeping large tarantulas. In the wild, this spide

Pinktoe Tarantula（圖片來源：W. Bokermann，採用  CC BY 3.0  授權） The pinktoe tarantula ( Avicularia avicularia ) is an arboreal spider widely distributed across northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. Its natural range includes Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, northern Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Adult individuals typically possess a dark body coloration, with pale pink to orange-pink setae at the tips of the legs. Juveniles display the opposit

Greenbottle Blue Tarantula（圖片來源：Aramburu Carlos， CC0 1.0  公共領域） The greenbottle blue tarantula ( Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens ) is the sole species within its genus. It is native to the Paraguaná Peninsula in northern Venezuela, where it inhabits dry scrubland ecosystems as a ground-dwelling spider. The species is famous for its striking coloration: the legs display a metallic blue tone, the carapace shows a bluish-green sheen, and the abdomen is bright orange. This vivid co

Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula（圖片來源：Micha L. Rieser，採用  CC BY 4.0  授權） The sapphire ornamental tarantula ( Poecilotheria metallica ) is an arboreal tarantula species native to the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Its entire body is covered with a striking metallic blue coloration, while the joints of the legs display bright yellow markings. This remarkable coloration has made the species especially sought after in the exotic pet trade. In the wild, the sapphire ornamental tar

Emperor Scorpion（圖片來源：Mike Baird，採用  CC BY 2.0  授權） The emperor scorpion ( Pandinus imperator ) is one of the largest scorpions living today. It is native to the tropical rainforests and savanna regions of West Africa, with a distribution that includes Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Togo, Liberia, and Cameroon. These scorpions typically inhabit humid forest floors, where they shelter beneath leaf litter, fallen branches, stones, or in burrows they excavate themselves. They ar

Asian Forest Scorpion（圖片來源：Michiel de Groot，採用  CC BY 4.0  授權） The Asian forest scorpion ( Heterometrus longimanus ) is a large scorpion distributed across tropical Southeast Asia. It mainly inhabits humid rainforests in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Borneo. Adults typically reach a body length of 10 to 12 centimeters. Their bodies are glossy black, while the sting at the tip of the tail is usually dark brown or reddish brown. This species has a striking and intim