Brachypelma albopilosum
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Brachypelma albopilosum
Brachypelma albopilosum
The Brachypelma albopilosum, also known as the curly-haired tarantula, is a furry spider that makes a cozy home in burrows. They are gentle and can be fun to watch as they explore their surroundings.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Brachypelma albopilosum is a medium-sized tarantula with a dark brown to black body, covered in dense, long, light-brown to golden-blonde bristles, giving it a distinctively fuzzy or 'curly-haired' appearance. This shaggy coat makes it visually unique among tarantulas.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilyTheraphosidaeGenusTliltocatl
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, its 'curly' hairs are actually stiff bristles!
If a leg breaks off, this fuzzy spider can actually regrow it!
They spend most of their lives living alone in cozy underground burrows.
This tarantula cleans itself carefully by 'brushing' its hairs!
Special abilities
Ability
Hair Flick Defense
Brachypelma albopilosum can kick off irritating hairs from its abdomen that helps them deter predators.
Ability
Silk Burrow Builder
Brachypelma albopilosum can produce silk to line burrows that helps them create safe, hidden homes.
Ability
Vibration Sensing
Brachypelma albopilosum has sensitive bristles that helps them detect prey and danger through vibrations.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 50-70 mm
- Lifespan
- 5475-9125 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
These fuzzy spiders mainly eat insects and small creatures they ambush.
Primary Foods
- crickets
- roaches
- grasshoppers
- small lizards
- small rodents
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
field cricket
Gryllus bimaculatus
Ambushes and eats crickets for food.
parasitizes
tarantula hawk wasp
Pepsis marginata
Wasp lays eggs on paralyzed spider, larvae eat it.
eaten by
ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
Can become a meal for hungry wild cats.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Also known as
Curly-haired Tarantula
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch spiders from a distance and never touch them without permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Brachypelma albopilosum?
50-70 mm
How long does Brachypelma albopilosum live?
5475-9125 days
What does Brachypelma albopilosum eat?
These fuzzy spiders mainly eat insects and small creatures they ambush.
Where is Brachypelma albopilosum usually found?
Grasslands
How does Brachypelma albopilosum hunt?
Ambush
How many legs does Brachypelma albopilosum have?
8
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