Description

Cyriocosmus elegans, a tiny Venezuelan tarantula with a heart-shaped pattern, is found in Trinidad and Venezuela. One of the smallest tarantulas in the world: an adult female measures up to 2.5 cm in body length and has a leg span of 4–5 cm; the male is even smaller. Its coloration is incredibly interesting: a coppery, shiny carapace with a black triangle near the eyes and a golden heart on the abdomen. Calm, not very aggressive, with weak venom. Terrestrial; it burrows and spins webs. For a dwarf species, it grows quickly, reaching adulthood in about two years. A small container with slightly moist substrate is sufficient for it.

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