Description

Aspinochilus rufus, long known in the trade as Phormingochilus sp. rufus, is a tree-dwelling tarantula from Java, Indonesia, scientifically described only in 2024. Peach-brown in color, hence the English name “peach earth tiger.” Large for a tree-dwelling species: adult females reach a leg span of 15–18 cm. It is fast, skittish, has potent venom, and lacks stinging hairs. For experienced keepers only. A vertical terrarium with bark is recommended; juveniles like to burrow at the base of the bark. It prefers high humidity. It grows quickly.

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