Hapalopus guerreroi
Hapalopus • Theraphosidae
**Speckle Patch / Guerilla Tarantula** — A close dwarf cousin of the classic Pumpkin Patch, distinguished by a *speckled* abdominal pattern rather than clean stripes, giving it a darker, moodier orange-on-black "goth pumpkin patch" look. Described in 2014; formerly circulated under the trade name *Hapalopus* sp. 'Guerilla'.
Care is essentially identical to the classic Pumpkin Patch (*H. formosus*): a prolific heavy webber that builds eye-catching structures and stays visible, making it a superb display dwarf. Fast but calm-natured and rarely defensive.
House on a few inches of coco fiber with one corner kept slightly moist and a small water dish; keep the rest drier. Comfortable at 72-82°F. Fast grower for a tarantula. New World species: urticating hairs present, venom not medically significant.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
60-75%
Prey size: Small prey (pinheads for slings; small crickets/dubia for adults)
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
3.5-4
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Colombia
Temperament
skittish, heavy webber
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