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Honduras Curly Spider

2022-03-27 / 194 Read

Introduction to the species of Honduran Curly Spider

Honduras Curly Spider   Spider (Latin name: Brachypelma albopilosum) is native to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Honduras. It is a very classic pet one of the species of tarantula, and one of the most widespread and popular species in the entire Brachypelma genus.

Chinese name: Honduran curly hair

Latin name: Brachypelma albopilosum

Kingdom: Animalia

phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Order: Arachnida

Distribution: Costa Rica/Honduras/Nicaragua

Honduras Curly Spider Appearance characteristics

Adult body length is 16-17 cm in foot span. The adult individual's carapace is golden yellow, and the whole body is brown and black, but it is covered with a unique layer of Curly golden hair. Perhaps they are the only tarantulas with these unique curls.

Honduras Curly SpiderLifestyle

They grow faster than their drier relatives, However, it still takes at least 3 to 5 years to reach maturity. Given that they are hardly aggressive to humans; and that stinging hairs are not very useful to humans; and that they are very adaptable, they are a very good choice for novice first-timers pets tarantula species.