Tliltocatl albopilosus

Tliltocatl albopilosus, formerly known as Brachypelma albopilosum is native to Central America, more specifically Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. It is known for its gentle temperament and striking coloration, consisting of a brown body and dark legs with white-orange hairs.

This species is also known by the common name ” curly hair tarantula”, which refers to the spider’s dense, wavy hairs that give it a fluffy look. Tliltocatl albopilosus is a relatively easy species to keep in terrariums, and it is prized by many for its peaceful nature and attractiveness.

Terrarium setup for Tliltocatl albopilosus is relatively simple and does not require much space. The size of the terrarium depends on the size of the spider, for an adult animal at least the size 30x30x30cm should be chosen.

The bottom substrate should be a mixture of forest humus and sand, which should have a depth of about 5-10cm. The substrate mixture must be kept loose and slightly moist, but not too wet to avoid mold.