Curly Hair Tarantula, Tliltocatl albopilosus
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Texas Gold Millipede, Orthoporus ornatus
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Jumper 003, Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius), front view showing a cream face and burgundy chelicerae Regal Jumping Spider Spice 1 · $49.99 Jumper 001, California Red Jumping Spider (Phidippus adumbratus), side view showing orange-brown abdominal markings California Red Jumping Spider Spice 1 · $49.99 Thai Vinegaroon (Thelyphonus sp.) Thai Vinegaroon Spice 3 · $39.99 Rainbow Candy Pill Millipede (Rhopalomeris carnifex), angled front view, with red trim and antennae visible Rainbow Candy Pill Millipede Spice 1 · $34.99
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How the Spice system works
Candy Pill Millipede (Rhopalomeris carnifex), top view on a dry leaf Spice 1 · 37 listed Millipedes Slow, hardy, and famously easygoing. Browse Curly Hair Tarantula, Tliltocatl albopilosus Spice 1–2 · 77 listed Lower-spice picks Calmer choices for a new keeper. Browse Mexican Red Rump Tarantula, Tliltocatl vagans Spice 2–5 · 45 listed Tarantulas Big personalities from calm to seriously quick. Browse Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus imperator Spice 2–5 · 22 listed Scorpions Secretive hunters across the full heat range. Browse Green Bark Centipede, Hemiscolopendra marginata Spice 4–5 · 4 listed Centipedes Fast, bold, and built for experienced hands. Browse
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The Spice scale

Shop by how spicy you want it

Big Z rates every animal 1 to 5 for care difficulty, temperament and venom before it goes on the site. Pick a level to see what it actually looks like.

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Spice is Big Z's shopping guide, not a safety rating. Read the animal's full care notes before you buy. How the Spice scale works

Candy Corn Pill Millipede (Rhopalomeris carnifex), group with extended and curled bodies

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Candy Corn Pill Millipede

Rhopalomeris carnifex - mixed sizes

Touch it and it folds shut into a sealed armored ball, and that is the whole defense. No bite, no sting, nothing on it that pinches. It is a true millipede, not a pill bug. Pill bugs are crustaceans that happen to roll the same way. Feed the substrate, not the animal. Give it a deep bed of well decayed hardwood leaf and soft crumbly rotted wood over something that holds moisture, because that bed is also the food. Keep it damp under the surface and never dripping, leave the lid ventilated, and top the bed up before it runs out. Room temperature, no heat mat. Spice 1, Kid Safe.

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Enclosures, supplies, and starter kits

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One animal, one habitat plan Sort the box first The enclosure is not an afterthought. Get the footprint, the airflow and the substrate depth right for the species and the animal settles in on day one instead of week three. Read the enclosure setup guide
  1. 01Pick the animalSize, behavior, and a Spice level you are comfortable with.
  2. 02Match the enclosureFloor space or height, ventilation, and substrate depth for that species.
  3. 03Keep the care guideEvery animal has one. Read it before the box arrives.
Choose an animal and review the setupThe builder shows a recommended Buddy enclosure and available add-ons. You decide what to keep.
Arboreal Acrylic Enclosure, 4 x 4 x 5 in clear acrylic enclosure with ventilated locking lid
Climber build Arboreal

Tall boxes for climbers. Height matters more than floor.

From $24.99 View 6 sizes
Terrestrial Acrylic Enclosure, 3 x 3 x 3 in 5 mm clear acrylic cube enclosure shown beside a 12 oz soda can for size reference
Ground build Terrestrial

Long low boxes for ground dwellers. Floor space over height, which is most beginner tarantulas.

From $19.99 View 7 sizes
Burrow Buddy Acrylic Enclosure, 4 x 4 x 4 in clear acrylic enclosure with ventilated locking lid
Digger build Burrow

Deep boxes for diggers, built to hold enough substrate that a tunnel keeps its shape.

From $24.99 View 7 sizes
Terrestrial Acrylic Enclosure, 3 x 3 x 3 in 5 mm clear acrylic cube enclosure shown beside a 12 oz soda can for size reference
Sling build Baby

The sling sized boxes from every lane, pulled into one place.

From $19.99 View 10 sizes
Bark Buddy Enclosure
Bark Scorpion build Bark Buddy

Vertical cork setups for bark scorpions.

From $39.99 View 1 size

The Big Z promise

Live animals, shipped right

Buying a live invertebrate online shouldn't feel like a gamble. Here's what every Big Z's order gets you.

Live arrival guarantee

Every live order ships under a written guarantee. If your animal arrives deceased and the claim conditions are met, Big Z makes it right with a replacement or store credit. Read the guarantee.

We hold for the weather

We check the forecast in Phoenix, at your address, and at the hubs in between, and hold the box free of charge when the route is not safe. Insulated box plus a heat or cold pack, included. How shipping works.

A real keeper, not a call center

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Before you order

The questions everyone asks

Short answers here, and the binding version one click away. If yours is not on the list, ask before you buy rather than after.

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How do you ship live animals?
Live orders go out Monday through Wednesday only, so nothing sits at a carrier facility over a weekend. Boxes are insulated and packed for the route, with a heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for one. Big Z checks the weather in Phoenix, at your address, and at the hubs in between before anything leaves. See how shipping works.
What happens if my animal arrives dead?
That is what the Live Arrival Guarantee is for. Send the photos and video it asks for inside the claim window and Big Z makes it right with a replacement or store credit. The guarantee page is the binding version and lists the conditions, the remedies, and what voids it, so read it before you order rather than after. Read the Live Arrival Guarantee.
It is too hot or too cold where I live. Will you still ship?
No, and that is on purpose. If temperatures anywhere along the route fall outside a safe band, roughly below 40F or above 95F, we hold the order at no extra charge and email you. A hold we call never voids your guarantee. Waiving a hold or a pack we recommended does.
What does the Spice number mean?
Every animal is rated 1 to 5 before it goes on the site. Spice 1 Kid Safe is the calmest temperament and the simplest care. Spice 5 Extreme means medically significant venom or serious defensive speed. The number rolls up care difficulty, temperament and risk so you can shop at your own comfort level. It is a shopping guide, not a safety rating, so read the animal's care notes too. Learn the Spice system.
Which enclosure does my animal need?
Match the box to the species, not to the price. Ground dwellers want floor space, climbers want height, and diggers want enough substrate depth to hold a tunnel. Every Big Z's enclosure lists its inside dimensions, and the setup guide walks through choosing one and furnishing it. Read the enclosure setup guide.
I have never kept one before. Where should I start?
Start in Spice 1 or Spice 2, read the care guide before you buy, and have the enclosure ready before the animal ships. If it is a tarantula you are after, the beginner guide ranks the ones actually worth starting on and says why. See the best beginner tarantulas.
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I have nothing but great things to say, no issues with anything I've ever ordered and they're always so understanding when things pop up and changes need to be made. Truly wonderful people with amazing animals. Would give 10 stars if that was an ootion. Thank you Big Z & Mrs. Z!

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Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) Tucson Locale - Unsexed

Love my grossa! Such a beautiful species, and I have zero complaints about Big Zs tarantulas! They really are one of the best, from packaging to making sure you have everything you need for your new addition, including enclosures and clean up crew. I couldn’t be happier and will definitely be purchasing from again.

Anonymous
Guarani Giant Tarantula (Grammostola grossa)

Didnt really like the packaging for her but overall came in good condition and already in love

Jenessa
Guyana Pink Toe Tarantula (Avicularia avicularia)

Unfortunately arrive dead but was packaged very nicely and seller kindly helped me with what to do next. Unfortunate events mostly due to weather, but otherwise will be buying from again.

andrew
Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus)

Jumping spider

Tom H.

Great quality products! Fast shipping, awesome sellers, professional packaging and just as shown if not better! Easy to communicate with!

c***t

Amazing seller—the best I’ve ever come across on MorphMarket! Big Z goes above and beyond to help you find exactly the animals you’re looking for. The variety of species available is incredible, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers and their animals. Shipping is fast, professional, and everything arrives safely packaged. I can’t recommend Big Z highly enough. A true legend in the hobby!

c***t

Packed well and shipped fast. Very happy

d***c
Green Bottle Blue Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)

Amazing seller—the best I’ve ever come across on MorphMarket! Big Z goes above and beyond to help you find exactly the animals you’re looking for. The variety of species available is incredible, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers and their animals. Shipping is fast, professional, and everything arrives safely packaged. I can’t recommend Big Z highly enough. A true legend in the hobby!

c***t
Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus)

Great quality products! Fast shipping, awesome sellers, professional packaging and just as shown if not better! Easy to communicate with!

c***t
Desert Burrow Mix

Amazing seller—the best I’ve ever come across on MorphMarket! Big Z goes above and beyond to help you find exactly the animals you’re looking for. The variety of species available is incredible, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers and their animals. Shipping is fast, professional, and everything arrives safely packaged. I can’t recommend Big Z highly enough. A true legend in the hobby!

c***t
Striped Devil Scorpion (Paravaejovis spinigerus)

Seller was super happy to communicate with me, and even offered to answer questions I may have in the future. The shipping price was very reasonable for the kind that’s required for these kind of items. Packaging was great; there was a cooling gel and everything else required to keep it safe. Item as described and would do business with them again!

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Mexican Red Rump Tarantula (Tliltocatl vagans)

Amazing seller—the best I’ve ever come across on MorphMarket! Big Z goes above and beyond to help you find exactly the animals you’re looking for. The variety of species available is incredible, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers and their animals. Shipping is fast, professional, and everything arrives safely packaged. I can’t recommend Big Z highly enough. A true legend in the hobby!

c***t
Arizona Blonde Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) EBAY ONLY
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