Sericopelma melanotarsum 1”

Sericopelma melanotarsum 1”size 1 Sericoplema is a large Central American genus that is often overlooked. These incredible spiders can reach around 7 inches or more, and grow quite quickly. Sericopelma melanotarsum has never been offered in large numbers in the hobby, and its been some years since weve had them. This terrestrial Costa Rican species make a great addition and display a bright colored flash on their metatarsus that the name of this species comes from. This marking

but probably a locality of Holothele longipes

Not common in USA collections

These whips grow back when they molt and does not effect the health of the animal

Described in 1897 as Melopoeus minax by Tord Tamerlan Teodor Thorell

Females can reach 6 inch leg span and will keep you in check with constant threat postures

Stunningly beautiful

Don’t be filled by the small size though

Reaches about 5 inches as adults

with a variety of options for upgrading and modifying the enclosure

Introducing the Treehouse Mini

These incredible terrestrial spiders can be found along the road bangs through out Panama

Modular Expansion: Add height with the canopy extension lids for species that prefer vertical space