From the dry, scrubby forests and grasslands of Central America emerges a beloved and iconic tarantula – Aphonopelma seemanni, universally known as the Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula. Renowned for its distinctive black and white striped legs, docile temperament, and extensive burrowing habits, this robust terrestrial species is a cornerstone of the tarantula hobby and a fascinating example of arid-adapted arachnids.
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A Pictorial Guide To My Tarantula Collection
People are always asking me how many tarantulas I have and to be honest, I do have quite a few. What I am sharing with you today is the species list of tarantulas in my collection. In some cases I do have multiples of the same species so this list is just representative. In many cases, what I have are very young spiderlings so pictures may not be of the actual spider currently in my collection. As adult pictures of my actual animals are taken, they will replace any generic pictures used here. As more species are added, this list will be updated. Enjoy!
Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee) – Brazil
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