Brachypelma albopilosum
(Curly hair)
The Curlyhair Tarantula is an ideal tarantula species for a beginner because of its docile temperament. Up close, Curlyhair Tarantulas have gold and tan hairs covering their bodies. The legs are a darker brown, in contrast to the practically bronze carapace. Also, true to their common name, most Curlyhair Tarantulas have hair that looks curly. They are very hardy tarantulas that make lasting pets. They also make great "show" spiders since they can be taken out and handled.
REGION
Central America
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
22-26°C
HUMIDITY
60-70%
TEMPERAMENT
docile and calm, can be skittish
GROWTH SPEED
Slow, Will mature in 3-7years
AVERAGE SIZE
12-14cm
LONGEVITY
Females 3-10 years; males 2-5 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Weak
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy
EGG SAC SIZE
200-500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
1/5
REGION
Central America
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
22-26°C
HUMIDITY
60-70%
TEMPERAMENT
docile and calm, can be skittish
GROWTH SPEED
Slow, Will mature in 3-7years
AVERAGE SIZE
12-14cm
LONGEVITY
Females 3-10 years; males 2-5 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Weak
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy
EGG SAC SIZE
200-500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
1/5