Species you might find in your own backyard — native US tarantulas, scorpions, and other invertebrates from Big Z's, captive-appropriate and keeper-ready.
Spice 1: Kid SafeThe gentlest lane: slow-moving, low-defense, simple care. A solid first pet and a good fit for family setups.Kid friendlyHand-picked for the Kids Zone: low-risk, low-defense fellas a kid can help care for with a grown-up alongside.Burrow Buddy fitThis one's a digger, so it pairs with the deep Burrow Buddy: substrate depth, a tunnel start, and a dark ground-level retreat.
Spice 4: Advanced onlyDefensive postures and tighter enclosure tolerances. Best kept with a solid enclosure plan; Big Z is on the dot if you want a hand with yours.Rare dropWe don't get these often. Small batches, unpredictable restocks; if you've been waiting on one, this is the window.Bark Buddy fitThis one's a climber, so it pairs with the tall Bark Buddy: vertical space, cork-bark lanes, and shaded retreats up off the floor.
Spice 4: Advanced onlyDefensive postures and tighter enclosure tolerances. Best kept with a solid enclosure plan; Big Z is on the dot if you want a hand with yours.Bark Buddy fitThis one's a climber, so it pairs with the tall Bark Buddy: vertical space, cork-bark lanes, and shaded retreats up off the floor.
Green Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata) - 2-3 in
Spice 2: Beginner readyHardy and forgiving with straightforward care. Pair it with the matched habitat kit and the free care guide and you are set.Bark Buddy fitThis one's a climber, so it pairs with the tall Bark Buddy: vertical space, cork-bark lanes, and shaded retreats up off the floor.
Selenopid Crab Spider (Selenops actophilus) - 1/2-3/4 in
Spice 3: Keeper experienceFaster, bolder, more color and attitude than the starter lanes. Read the care guide before unboxing day.Burrow Buddy fitThis one's a digger, so it pairs with the deep Burrow Buddy: substrate depth, a tunnel start, and a dark ground-level retreat.
Vantablack Wolf Spider (Tigrosa helluo) - 3/4-1 in
Spice 2: Beginner readyHardy and forgiving with straightforward care. Pair it with the matched habitat kit and the free care guide and you are set.Burrow Buddy fitThis one's a digger, so it pairs with the deep Burrow Buddy: substrate depth, a tunnel start, and a dark ground-level retreat.
Spice 2: Beginner readyHardy and forgiving with straightforward care. Pair it with the matched habitat kit and the free care guide and you are set.Burrow Buddy fitThis one's a digger, so it pairs with the deep Burrow Buddy: substrate depth, a tunnel start, and a dark ground-level retreat.
Oklahoma Brown Tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) - 4-5.5 in
Spice 2: Beginner readyHardy and forgiving with straightforward care. Pair it with the matched habitat kit and the free care guide and you are set.Burrow Buddy fitThis one's a digger, so it pairs with the deep Burrow Buddy: substrate depth, a tunnel start, and a dark ground-level retreat.
Florida Giant Vinegaroon (Mastigoproctus floridanus) - 2-2.5 in
Spice 5: Hottest in the houseExperienced keepers only: secure lock-in lids, a real plan, no free handling. Big Z is on the dot if you want yours looked over first.Medically significant ⚠This animal's venom can need real medical attention. Adults only, a locked escape-proof enclosure, and no free handling, ever.Bark Buddy fitThis one's a climber, so it pairs with the tall Bark Buddy: vertical space, cork-bark lanes, and shaded retreats up off the floor.
