{"product_id":"brazilian-jewel-typhochlaena-seladonia","title":"Brazilian Jewel (Typhochlaena seladonia)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eTiny, colorful, and unbelievably unique, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eBrazilian Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e is often considered one of the most beautiful tarantulas in the entire hobby. With metallic greens, pinks, purples, and intricate markings, \u003cem data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eTyphochlaena seladonia\u003c\/em\u003e looks almost unreal — like a living gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThis species is highly sought after by collectors for both its appearance and fascinating trapdoor-like arboreal behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Jewel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eTyphochlaena seladonia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Atlantic Forest regions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eHabitat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm) leg span\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eFemales: 10–12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eMales: 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shy, reclusive, quick but not defensive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetallic green carapace\u003cbr\u003ePink, purple, orange, and black abdominal patterning\u003cbr\u003eIridescent blue and violet highlights on legs\u003cbr\u003eEach specimen can vary slightly in intensity and pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eEasily one of the most visually stunning tarantulas ever discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal nano enclosure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin layer of slightly moist substrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eCork bark tubes or curved bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eVertical climbing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eMoss and foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eExcellent cross ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eThis species creates a fascinating silken retreat with a trapdoor-style entrance hidden inside bark crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small crickets, fruit flies, roach nymphs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eSlings: 2–3x\/week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eJuveniles: Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eAdults: Every 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate but effective hunters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beautiful tarantulas in the world\u003cbr\u003eUnique trapdoor-like arboreal behavior\u003cbr\u003ePerfect centerpiece for nano display setups\u003cbr\u003eRare and highly collectible species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny and delicate — requires careful enclosure maintenance\u003cbr\u003eCan be expensive and difficult to source\u003cbr\u003eNot a 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