Thrixopelma pruriens
Thrixopelma • Theraphosidae
A velvety olive-green New World terrestrial from Peru and Chile — docile and hardy, but quick to flick urticating hairs at the slightest provocation, so keep it hands-off. Tolerates low humidity; provide a water dish and a few inches of substrate to dig under bark. (A peptide from its venom, ProTx-I, has been studied as a potential painkiller.) Easy beginner care.
Temperature
70-82°F
Humidity
60-75%
Prey size: —
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Peru and Chile
Temperament
docile but a ready hair-kicker
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