Temperament: This is a docile specie. Temperament: Mostly docile, slightly nervous.

Temperament: Mostly docile, slightly nervous.

Although keeping this animal at higher temps will stimulate its metabolism, leading to faster growth rates, you can still expect this spider to take many years before it reaches maturity. Aphonopelma Seemanni 1 inch - 1.5 inch Species Description: New World Fossorial/Burrower Adult Size: 5in to 6in Growth Rate: Medium Natural Habitat: Central America and Costa Rica Temperament: These tarantulas are reasonably docile species, although they can be skittish and will dash if startled. It’s mostly known for its dark brown to black color. What is your criteria in a tarantula? Because of the recent popularity of this species, they liken this spider to Mexican red knees. Urticating Hairs: Yes, Aphonopelma seemanni possess urticating hairs.

"New River") Flagstaff Orange (Aphonopelma sp. A bite will not be medically significant. Its venom is not toxic enough to cause lethal damage to humans, but its prickly hair can be shed and flung at predators to irritate their skin and potentially blind them if hairs …

That said, this species is also quite skittish, and will dash at surprising speed if it is startled.

Venom: Mild. A short handling video of the very interesting seemanni or Costa Rican zebra tarantula, always ready to explore. This is a longlive type of tarantula and takes time to reach adulthood but this is one of the gorgeous Aphonopelma species when it is full grown. Like nearly all New World species, their venom is less significant. Generally though, calm and docile seems to be the dominate temperament displayed. It has never kicked hair at me, but has given a threat pose occasionally, which is … One of the nuttier Aphonopelma species, the temperament of the Costa Rican Stripe Knee can be hit or miss, but there is rarely a dull moment whether yours tends … It’s famous for the vertical white stripes down its legs, from which it also got its name. One of the nuttier Aphonopelma species, the temperament of the Costa Rican Stripe Knee can be hit or miss, but there is rarely a dull moment whether yours tends towards docile or bolty, these spiders sure are characters! PR keeper level : 3 PR handler level : 3 Species background or natural history : this species is relatively new in the hobby and has recently become much more popular.

Physical description : this is a heavy bodied tarantula that can attain a leg span of 6 inches. "Malinche") Payson Blonde (Aphonopelma sp. Species in the Aphonopelma genus are notoriously slow-growing, and the chalcodes is not an exception. However, when they do eat, they like crickets, roaches, and maggots, but are most likely to run away from anything else. Aphonopelma seemanni make great beginner spiders.

Temperament: Docile. Food can consist of pinhead crickets, or … Aphonopelma chalcodes tarantulas are reclusive, nocturnal spiders. It is interesting to note that individual specimens of this species vary greatly in their temperament. Generally a good starter tarantula which will also please experienced hobbyists. While not as aggressive as many other new world spiders (which aren't very aggressive to begin with), the Aphonopelma seemanni can still be a generally defensive creature when threatened. Although keeping this animal at higher temps will stimulate its metabolism, leading to faster growth rates, you can still expect this spider to take many years before it reaches maturity. Species in the Aphonopelma genus are notoriously slow-growing, and the chalcodes is not an exception. Normally known for being very calm and not very skittish. They like to hide in their burrows, under rocks, or in abandoned holes in the daytime.