Red Island tarantula (Latin name: Phormictopus atrichomatus), also known as Dominican Republic blue Spider, native to the tropical rain forests of Dominica and the Caribbean, It is a relatively rare species of the genus. The adult carapace is dark red metallic. Their larvae are almost identical to the Haitian coffee bird of the same genus, so they also have the inaccurate Chinese name of "Dominican Republic Blue". After growing to a body size of more than 5 cm, some differences can be noticed, with red hair on the abdomen of the Red Island tarantula, while the Haitian coffee bird eater does not. In adults, the carapace of the Red Island tarantula is dark red with metallic luster, while the Haitian coffee is purple, the difference is obvious. Due to the difficulty of breeding in captivity and the small yields, this species is popular in pets The visibility in the tarantula market is relatively low, so the price is relatively high.

The adult body length of Hongdao tarantula is 18-20+cm and foot span. The suitable temperature is 25-27℃ and the suitable humidity is 75%. It is recommended to use moist peat, coconut brick and clay as the substrate. Humidity is critical in feeding, as most species from tropical rain forests cannot survive very dry conditions, which may cause them to die of dehydration or fail to molt.

They are also classified as an advanced species due to their relative ease of kicking and some aggressiveness. They're a great choice if you like pet tarantulas that look metallic, or if you like a larger species that's also nice in color.