Scientific Name: Aphonopelma Seemanni (F. O. P-Cambridge, 1897)
Synonyms: Eurypelma Seemanni, Rhechostica Seemanni
Aphonopelma seemanni inhabits most of western Costa Rica, as well as other parts of Central America, such as Guatemala,Honduras and Nicaragua. It is black with white stripes near the joint. Specimens from Nicaragua are tan-coloured.
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| Picture: Adult Photo of Aphonopelma Seemanni |
Zebra tarantulas are deep-burrowing spiders. They live in open semi-arid grasslands in Costa Rica, and are found in large aggregations. The deep burrows keep the temperature below the highest daytime temperatures, and retain humidity. Zebra tarantulas can grow to about 10–13 cm including leg span Females can live up to 20 years. Males however, tend to live a much shorter life of up to five years. Diet consists of many insects. In the wild, they will eat insects such as cockroaches. In captivity they will eat crickets.
General Information
Regions Found: Seen in tropical rainforests of Central America
Type: New World Terrestrial
Lastingness: Females will live 15-20 years and males a little as 5 years
Adult Size: 11 to 13 cm (5 inches)
Temperament: Extremely skittish but docile
Urticating Hairs: Yes but would rather run and hide
Venom Potency: Weak
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is may required.
Temperature: 22-30°C (71.6-86°F)
Humidity: 75-85%
Special Requirements: No special requirements
Experiences Needed: Novice (For Novice->Moderate->Advance->Expert)
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg Sac Size: 1,000++ Eggs
Danger to Male: Probably Sexual Cannibalism
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
- An appropriately sized Terrarium/Vivarium/Aquarium depending on sizes- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc. for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish. Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live-food (NOT for Slings/Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Simple mist the wall of the T Terrarium everyday and feed once or twice a week.
- Adult Costa Rican Zebra Tarantulas should be housed in a terrarium of between 5 to 10 gallons. This species is terrestrial so floorspace is more important than height. The habitat should be constructed so that they provide plenty of hiding places. A broken flowerpot may also be used to provide a great built-in burrow.
- They inhabit burrows, which they will excavate themselves when an ideal site is located. Sometimes they will find an abandoned hole or burrow and modify it to suit their own needs.
Source: Internet, Wikipedia, Wiki-pets
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