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Costa Rican Orangemouth

Aphonopelma crinirufum

AphonopelmaTheraphosidae

beginner

Overview

A Costa Rican Aphonopelma that is uncommon in the hobby, so species-specific data is thin — care here follows the Aphonopelma genus and its moisture-tolerant Central American relatives (such as A. seemanni): a spacious terrestrial setup with a few inches of substrate, a hide, and a water dish, kept with a moist/dry gradient rather than uniformly wet. Generally a hardy, docile beginner-friendly ground-dweller. New World: urticating hairs, non-medically-significant venom.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

72-82°F

Humidity

60-75%

Enclosure Sizes

Adult:10x10x8 inches

Substrate

Type:coco/soil kept lightly moist on one side, dry on the other; hide; water dish
Depth:4-5 inches

Feeding Schedule

Adult:1 prey per week

Prey size:

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

~5 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Costa Rica

Temperament

generally docile terrestrial; may retreat or flick hairs

Behavior

Webbinglight
BurrowingYes
Water DishRequired

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