Exotic Pets Vocabulary

noun a large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often found in tropical and subtropical regions

• The tarantula is a large, hairy spider found in tropical and subtropical regions.
• I saw a huge tarantula crawling across the floor last night.
• That tarantula is freakin' huge!
• Her fear of public speaking felt like a tarantula crawling up her spine.

noun Brachypelma - a genus of tarantula spiders known for their striking coloration and relatively docile nature

• The Brachypelma smithi is a species of tarantula native to Mexico.
• I just got a new Brachypelma tarantula for my collection.
• Dude, check out my Brachypelma spider, it's so cool!
• Her hair was as dark and shiny as a Brachypelma exoskeleton.