Golden back treeSpider (Latin name: Tapinauchenius cupreus), also known as Ecuadorian tree spider, is native to the Ecuadorian rainforest, a relatively late-discovered and popular species in this genus, first introduced in 1996 This relatively small species of tarantula was found at the pets tarantula market The visibility is very low, and they are more expensive than the relatively more popular mangrove tarantulas and purple tree tarantulas.

The adult golden-backed tree spider has a foot span of 13 to 14 cm. The species of the genus Tapinauchenius grow relatively fast, and they move faster. Their life cycle is shorter than other pet tarantula species, about 10 to 15 years for females and only 2 to 4 years for males.

Chinese name: Golden-backed tree spider

Subfamily: Aviculariinae

Origin: Ecuador

Habitat type: Tropical rainforest

In captivity, according to the usual arrangement of arboreal species, they should be provided with a piece of bark Or dead wood for them to climb and nest. If you don't evade, then it's very likely that they will be frightened and come out as soon as you open their breeding box!

It should be noted that this species may be a little aggressive when it grows to a certain size, so Do not take it lightly on large individuals to avoid escaping or being bitten by them. They are also not a suitable first-time breeding choice for a novice. However, if you like to collect Tapinauchenius treespiders, This type is still worth collecting.