" Tarantula name for several species of large, hairy spiders found in the Americas. The tarantula's body may measure 3 in.(7.6 cm) long and, with legs extended, up to 10 in.(25.4 cm) across. The largest may kill small vertebrates, but most feed on arthropods. Tarantula bites, although painful, are not usually dangerous to humans."

"Tarantula, name applied to a species of European wolf spider, Lycosa tarentula. In the United States the name is generally applied to the so-called American tarantulas, large, hairy spiders in warm regions of the western hemisphere.

Tarantulas belong to the order Aranae. European wolf spiders belong to the family Lycosidae, and American tarantulas belong to the family Theraphosidae."

The Tarantula Refuge is a place that is dedicated to the keeping, raising, and breeding of tarantulas in captivity. At one time it was just a hobby, but it 'molted', growing and growing. We accept unwanted or neglected tarantulas. We trade, buy, and sell tarantulas as well.The Tarantula Refuge is a great place for tarantulas and their owners.

So take a look around and stop back as often as you like. We are always adding new looks and pages. We've begun adding, -Species pages-, entire pages for individual species that we have. Alot of the information on these pages is first hand experience. Some will be basics on habitat and keeping conditions. We are under serious construction, so bare with us. Thanks. Some pages are not completed, however you can still get there and back. Some pages are only shells while others are filling up almost daily.