Ephebopus murinus (Skeleton Leg) size:1" Avicularia purpurea (Purple Pink Toe

Avicularia purpurea (Purple Pink Toe Tarantula)

building silken retreats high above the ground

Enclosure: Provide both height and depth

Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with lots of floor space

Known as one of the most distinctive Ceratogyrus species because of its tall

Ephebopus murinus (Skeleton Leg) size:1" Avicularia purpurea (Purple Pink ToeEphebopus murinus Skeleton Tarantula Origin: Northern South America (Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname). Size: Medium species, 45 inches (1013 cm) leg span. Lifespan: Females: up to 1215 year Males: about 34 years Lifestyle: Fossorial (burrowing) but also makes silken retreats above ground. Known for its unusual defensive strategy: using urticating hairs on the palps instead of the abdomen. Appearance: Dark brown body with a striking cream or white