Curly Hair Tarantula (Brachypelma Albopilosum)
The curly hair tarantula is a common name attributed to Tliltocatl albopilosus (formerly known as Brachypelma albopilosum). The Honduran curly hair tarantula is also known as Brachypelma albopilosum and falls under the same species as the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan curly hair. This tarantula is covered in long bristles, giving them curl characteristics, and that is why they are nicknamed “curly hair tarantula.”
Curly Hair Tarantula Spider Facts
| Size | Female and male spiders are 4 to 6 inches in length |
| Color | Dark blue and Dark brown body color and golden hair on body |
| Diet | crickets, roaches, and small vertebrates |
| Lifespan | For males 4 years, for females 8 to 10 years |
| Distribution | Found in rainforest of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica |
Physical Traits and Identification Traits
1. Size
Curly hair tarantula size: Both male and female spiders are 4 to 6 inches long and have rigid bodies.
2. Color
These spiders have dark brown to dark blue colored bodies with a golden-bronze shin because of the long golden hair that covers their body. Males are usually lighter in the shade as compared to females.
3. Web
These spiders spin silk which is used for lining their burrows and protecting their eggs.
4. Eggs
The female lays 300 to 500 eggs in the sac. This sac is incubated for 7 to 8 weeks at a temperature of 24 to 27 degrees Celsius.
Lifespan
Curly hair tarantula lifespan is different for spiders living in the wild. For males, it is 4 years, and for females, it is 8 to 10 years.
Habitat
Curly hair tarantulas are often found in a rainforest habitat. They like to burrow and live in and around large trees, cleared rainforests, and near rivers.
Preys and Predators
Curly hair tarantula spiders mostly prey on crickets, roaches, and small vertebrates. On the other hand, these spiders are eaten by several birds, reptiles, and other spiders.
Distribution
The curly hair tarantula spiders are native to Rain forests of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Does Curly Hair Tarantula Bite and If They’re Poisonous?
Curly hair tarantula temperament is very shy and docile in nature. They don’t bite unless provoked. Their venom is hardly toxic, but it can cause an allergic reaction.
