Hapalopus Formosus (Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Hapalopus Formosus

Name Pronunciation: Hapalopus (huh-PAA-luh-puhs) Formosus (for-MOE-suhs)

Common Name: Pumpkin patch Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek Hapalopus is split in two parts,

hapalos meaning "delicate," "soft," or "gentle," and pous meaning "foot". Derived from Latin Formosus

means "beautiful," "shapely," or "finely formed".

Classification: New World 

Type: Terrestrial

Experience level: Beginner

Life Expectancy: Females live 8-10 years; Males live 3-4 years

Size: 4" (7.5cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat:

Colombia

Housing Needs: substrate 6+", one or more hides, waterbowl. Allow Anchor points for webbing.

Temperature: 70°– 82°F (21°– 28°C)

Humidity: Tropical

Temperament: Skittish

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