Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider 'balcanicus' in the hobby

'balcanicus' in the hobby

Heteropoda davidbowie

individuals may remain visible for extended periods

Syrian populations show significant genetic divergence from western populations and may represent an undescribed species

Hobby Name: Thai cave huntsman spider

Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider 'balcanicus' in the hobbySpecies Overview Aphonopelma seemanni, commonly known as the striped knee tarantula, is a medium sized terrestrial tarantula native to Central America. Sometimes also referred to as the Costa Rican zebra tarantula, this species is instantly recognizable by the bold cream to white bands encircling its otherwise dark legs, a characteristic reflected in both of its widely used common names. Typical coloration includes a dark gray to olive gray carapace