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Phormictopus cancerides

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    Common Name: Hispaniolan Giant Tarantula, Cacata in the Dominican Republic, and Araignée-Krab (literally "crab spider") or Haitian Brown in Haiti.
    Native Locale: Hispaniola in the Caribbean
    Category: Semi-fossorial, New World
    Adult Size:  7 - 8 inches
    Lifespan: Females = 15-20 years   Males = 4-6 years
    Temperament: Defensive and aggressive. Urticating hairs. Quick to bite with fangs reaching 1 inch in length. The venom is not lethal but is considered medically significant. 
    Difficulty: Recommended for experienced collectors.

     

    Adults have brown legs and a metallic bronze/purplish carapace.

    This T likes to burrow and also enjoys spending time above ground.  So, make sure you have sufficient substrate for burrowing and sufficient terrestial space for hanging out.

    The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.  

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