The seized tarantulas — priced at about $5,700 — are frequently sold to hobbyists as pets, Arnel Matreo, chief of the Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Unit of the environment ministry, told AFP.Click to see full answer. Hereof, are there tarantulas in Philippines?Orphnaecus philippinus, known as the Philippine tangerine, is a species of tarantula. It is native to the Philippines. how much is a tarantula? Cost Of Purchasing The Tarantula Itself You’ll find that most tarantulas cost within the range of $20 to $150. Occasionally an extremely rare or very unique specimen will come up and sell for $200, but this is not a common occurrence. Additionally, is tarantula illegal in Philippines? Philippine wildlife laws prohibit the trading, collection and possession of such spiders, which are popular pets among arachnid enthusiasts, without permits.What is the best tarantula to have as a pet? Rose Haired Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) Possibly the most popular of all the pet tarantulas, the Rose Hair is arguably the perfect starter tarantula. These are moderately-sized spiders who are perfectly suited to new keepers. These spiders are quite forgiving in captivity, only requiring the most basic of care.