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The Brazilian giant tawny red tarantula (Nhandu chromatus) is an eye-catching species that lives in South America. It has a tawny brown body with a golden carapace and a contrasting white stripe on each leg.

These spiders can grow to 5-6 inches long in length, and up to an 8-inch legspan. They can live in a terrarium, but they’re better suited to more experienced owners as they’re skittish and don’t like a lot of noise or other pets.