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5,210 species, one search away.
Every reptile, amphibian, arachnid and isopod species with recorded captive observations, grouped by kind and family. Find the animal you keep, then check it against our shipping policy in one click.
Listed here doesn't mean approved to ship.
The catalogue helps you find and name animals. Eligibility depends on species policy, carrier contracts, your route, date and weather, and is checked for every shipment. Fields we haven't reviewed are unknown, never assumed safe.
Arachnids
1,595 species
| Species | Category | Family | Species policy | Captive records | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
banded-legged golden orb-web spiderTrichonephila senegalensis | Other spiders | Nephilidae | Class default: allowed | 6 | Check shipping → |
Brazilian Jewel TarantulaTyphochlaena seladonia | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 6 | Check shipping → |
Southern Devil ScorpionVaejovis carolinianus | Scorpions | Vaejovidae | Class default: allowed | 6 | Check shipping → |
African fattail scorpionAndroctonus amoreuxi | Scorpions | Buthidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Androctonus mauritanicus | Scorpions | Buthidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
California Swollenstinger ScorpionAnuroctonus pococki | Scorpions | Chactidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Oval Saint Andrew's Cross SpiderArgiope aemula | Other spiders | Araneidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Giant Cellar SpiderArtema atlanta | Other spiders | Pholcidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Sydney Funnel-web SpiderAtrax robustus | Other spiders | Atracidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Purple Pinktoe TarantulaAvicularia purpurea | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Bothriurus bonariensis | Scorpions | Bothriuridae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
 Common Bark SpiderCaerostris sexcuspidataPhoto CC BY: (c) Sunčana Bradley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sunčana Bradley | Other spiders | Araneidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Centruroides nigrescens | Scorpions | Buthidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Straight Horned Baboon SpiderCeratogyrus marshalli | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Chinese Fawn TarantulaChilobrachys guangxiensis | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Chrysilla volupe | Other spiders | Salticidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Sea-green Northern JumperCosmophasis thalassina | Other spiders | Salticidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Red-thighed Bromeliad SpiderCupiennius coccineus | Other spiders | Trechaleidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Trinidad Dwarf Tiger TarantulaCyriocosmus elegans | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Garden tent-web spiderCyrtophora cicatrosa | Other spiders | Araneidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Costa Rican Suntiger TarantulaDavus ruficeps | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
 White Collared TarantulaEupalaestrus weijenberghiPhoto CC BY: (c) Nicolas Olejnik, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nicolas Olejnik | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Habronattus coecatus | Other spiders | Salticidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Bronze HopperHelpis minitabunda | Other spiders | Salticidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Yellow Ghost SpiderHibana velox | Other spiders | Anyphaenidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Hogna maderiana | Other spiders | Lycosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
Alligatorback ScorpionHottentotta hottentotta | Scorpions | Buthidae | Policy: needs review | 5 | Check shipping → |
Indian Red ScorpionHottentotta tamulus | Scorpions | Buthidae | Policy: needs review | 5 | Check shipping → |
 Amazon Ribbed TarantulaIridopelma hirsutumPhoto CC BY: (c) Inacio Oliveira, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Inacio Oliveira | Tarantulas | Theraphosidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
South American Black WidowLatrodectus curacaviensis | Other spiders | Theridiidae | Class default: allowed | 5 | Check shipping → |
About this catalogue
Where the list comes from
Species-level taxa with at least one iNaturalist observation marked captive, refreshed periodically. “Captive records” counts observations, not animals traded, and includes zoo collections.
How it's organized
Each species is placed in a group and category from its taxonomic order and family. Our operations team reviews names, handling notes and categories over time.
Photos
Shown only when the photographer licensed the image CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA, with attribution. Other species show an illustration.