Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider Heteropoda davidbowie

Heteropoda davidbowie

individuals may remain visible for extended periods

Temperament: Fast and skittish

Hobby Name: Thai cave huntsman spider

with smaller specimens often benefiting from more frequent offerings due to their hydration needs

Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider Heteropoda davidbowieSpecies Overview Aphonopelma seemanni, commonly known as the striped knee tarantula, is a medium sized terrestrial tarantula native to Central America. Sometimes also referred to as the Costa Rican zebra tarantula, this species is instantly recognizable by the bold cream to white bands encircling its otherwise dark legs, a characteristic reflected in both of its widely used common names. Typical coloration includes a dark gray to olive gray carapace