Red island bird eating tarantulas are native to the island of Hispaniola which includes the nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. These tarantulas earned their name thanks to their venom, which can take down birds, but it is not strong enough to significantly affect people.

Their coloration goes through a dramatic change throughout their life. As spiderlings, their legs exhibit shades of blue and pink, their carapace (head) is dark, and their undersides are striped with red and black. As adults, red island bird eaters are typically bronze or brown, and they appear pink-hued after molting.

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