Tarantulas native to Ecuador?

I recently turned down an article because I couldn't find specific information on tarantulas from Ecuador. (I write online informational and how-to articles.)

It's been bugging (no pun intended) me and I thought I'd ask all of you spider/tarantula experts about the variety of South American tarantulas. I know about the Goliath bird-eating tarantula, and the one with blue fangs, but I'm sure that there's several species native to Ecuador.

Also, it's my understanding that tarantulas generally don't bite their owners as long as they're treated gently. Do you find that true or are some species more aggressive than others?

Thank you in advance!

You're right, there are several species, some are much more aggressive than others. There are some docile, so-called "beginner" species that are pretty commonly kept as pets. My childhood neighbor used to keep a large pinktoe tarantula. Yes, she had pink toes!
She was quite docile and he could even handle her. They are apparently quite social for spiders and can even be kept in groups in large tanks or terrariums. This is however, the only species that I am familiar with and I am not so sure about other Ecuadorian tarantulas but I am sure that many of them are very dangerous and should only be kept and handled by trained professionals.