Costa Rican Zebra/Striped Knee Tarantula - Aphonopelma Semani
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Beautiful Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula - Aphonopelma seemani
Scientific Name: Aphonopelma seemani
Size: Juvenile (will reach 5-6 inches)
Origin: Costa Rica and Central America
Discover the perfect beginner tarantula with the stunning Costa Rican Zebra! This beautiful New World species combines striking striped leg patterns with an incredibly calm temperament, making it ideal for those new to tarantula keeping.
🦓 Beginner-Friendly Beauty
- Striped Legs: Beautiful black and tan banding on all legs
- Calm Temperament: Extremely docile and slow-moving
- Hardy Nature: Very forgiving of minor care mistakes
- Perfect Size: Manageable 5-6 inch adult size
- New World Safety: Urticating hairs instead of medically significant bite
🏠 Easy Care Requirements
- Enclosure: Simple terrestrial setup, 10-gallon tank sufficient
- Temperature: Room temperature (70-80°F) works perfectly
- Humidity: Low to moderate (40-60%) humidity
- Substrate: Basic substrate with hide and water dish
- Experience Level: Perfect for beginners and children
🌟 Why Choose Costa Rican Zebra?
- Educational Value: Perfect for learning tarantula care basics
- Low Maintenance: Minimal daily care requirements
- Long Lifespan: Females can live 15-20+ years
- Feeding Response: Good appetite but not aggressive
- Handleable: Can be gently handled with proper technique
Perfect First Tarantula: Recommended by experts worldwide as the ideal species for beginners, children, and educational settings.
Start your tarantula journey with nature's most forgiving beauty!
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