Brachypelma albopilosum
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| Brachypelma albopilosum Valerio, 1980 |
Brachypelma albopilosum is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Honduran curlyhair or simply curlyhair. Its native range includes Central America, from Honduras to Costa Rica . They are terrestrial, opportunistic burrowing spiders. This tarantula is covered in long hairs that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look.
[edit] In captivity
B. albopilosum is frequently kept and bred in captivity. They feed readily on commercially available crickets and cockroaches. They are typically docile. Females are long-lived, potentially reaching 15 years of age.
