{"product_id":"4-female-aphonopelma-seemanni-costa-rican-stripe-knee","title":"Aphonopelma Seemanni (Costa Rican Stripe Knee Tarantula)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphonopelma Seemanni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName Pronunciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aphonopelma (uh-fone-uh-PEL-muh) Seemanni (SAY-muh-nee)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rican Stripe Knee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName Meaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDerived from Greek, aphonopelma is split in two parts: \u003c\/span\u003e“áphonos” means soundless or silent \u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘pelma’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means “sole” or “foot”. seemanni derived from Latin  honors \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"BinKgc_1n\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBerthold Carl Seemann\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Danish-born naturalist and botanist who studied Central American flora and fauna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eTerrestrial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner-Intermediate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females live 15-20 years; Males live 5-10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 1\/2” (14cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow-Medium \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosta Rica, Nicaragua \u0026amp; Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstrate 5”+, one or more hides, waterbowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e70°–85°F (21°–29°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity: \u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-arid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003eSkittish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphonopelma seemanni, commonly known as the Costa Rican Striped-Knee Tarantula, is a New World terrestrial species admired for its striking contrast of dark coloration and bold white or cream leg striping that gives it a distinctive “zebra-like” appearance. Adults typically display a dark brown to nearly black body with pale bands along the legs, while younger specimens are more uniformly brown before developing their characteristic markings. Native to Central America—including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua—this species is well adapted to warm environments where it constructs protective burrows.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for a temperament that is generally calm yet noticeably skittish, A. seemanni is more likely to retreat or kick urticating hairs than act aggressively when disturbed. Handling is often discouraged due to their speed and tendency to flee, but bites are uncommon and venom is considered mild. Females commonly live around 15–20 years, while males typically survive about 5–7 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from burrow-based habitats, this species thrives in a terrestrial enclosure with deep substrate for digging, a secure hide, and a shallow water dish. Temperatures are best maintained around 70–85°F (21–29°C) with moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. Spiderlings spend much of their time underground, while larger individuals may remain near their hide or emerge to explore, making them an engaging display species. A. seemanni is often recommended for beginner to intermediate keepers, and is an excellent addition to any collection! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arachnid Alley","offers":[{"title":"4\" Female","offer_id":53213737517424,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5” Unsexed","offer_id":53562505855344,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/5765\/4384\/files\/7487BF44-DC0B-443B-8ACE-F49A7F149C01.jpg?v=1769628144","url":"https:\/\/arachnidalley.com\/products\/4-female-aphonopelma-seemanni-costa-rican-stripe-knee","provider":"Arachnid Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}