Tliltocatl albopilosus Nicaraguan pure blood - Female - Nicaraguan Curly Hair Tarantula

FEMALE
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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Tliltocatl albopilosus
Common Name
Nicaraguan Curly Hair Tarantula
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Temperament
Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Adult Size
5–6 inches
Growth Rate
Slow to Medium
Origin
Central / South America
Keeper Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Habitat
Tropical dry forest / Grassland
Display Appeal
High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Central / South America
Adult size: 5–6 inches
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Terrestrial — tropical dry forest / grassland
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–80°F and 55–65% humidity. Provide dry terrestrial substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Tliltocatl albopilosus — commonly known as the Nicaraguan Curly Hair Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Central / South America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–80°F with 55–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

$124.99