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Peru Green Velvet (Ewok pruriens)
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A beautiful but often overlooked South American terrestrial, Thrixopelma pruriens is named for its deep greenish sheen and velvet-like appearance. While not as common in the hobby as other New World species, it’s a hardy and fascinating tarantula for intermediate keepers who enjoy active, visible spiders with a touch of boldness.
Behavior and Temperament: Nervous, can be defensive; quick to flick urticating hairs
Habitat and Environment Needs: Prefers a terrestrial setup. Substrate: 4–6 inches of slightly moist substrate (coco fiber/topsoil mix). Humidity: 65–75% (don’t overdo it — prefers moderate levels with a water dish). Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C).
Feeding: Feed on Crickets, roaches, mealworms, locusts.
Additional Information: Urticating hairs are extremely irritating — use caution when cleaning
| Peru Green Velvet | Thrixopelma pruriens |
|---|---|
| Category: | New World |
| Type: | Terrestrial |
| Country of Origin: | Peru |
| Adult Leg Span: | 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span |
| Defense mechanism: | Urticating hairs are extremely irritating — use caution when cleaning |
| Diet: | Crickets, roaches, mealworms, locusts |
| Temperature: | 72–78°F (22–26°C) |