The latest addition to my growing 8-legged family is a Hapalopus sp. Colombia (a Pumpkin Patch tarantula), so named for the pretty designs on its body. The picture below shows an adult specimen.
I only recently discovered this little beauty and decided to add one to my collection as soon as I could. The species originates from the Pacific coastal areas of Colombia. This is a burrowing spider and is known to be a heavy webber. It’s a relatively small species of tarantula, growing to between 2 and 4 inches.
I purchased a very small spiderling, which I will need to raise on fruit flies or bits cut off crickets to start with! A snack pot from Tesco makes an ideal habitat, with holes poked in the lid with a nail, and a spoonful of Spider Life substrate, slightly dampened. Looking forward to watching this one grow.
Sarah's Spider Friends 