Phlogiellus inermis is a small species of tarantula, commonly known as the Singapore tarantula. It is found in areas from Malaysia to Indonesia. These small, common tarantulas are nocturnal, living in leaf litter especially at the base of tree trunks, and even in homes. The females are about 20 mm in size, and males are smaller at about 17 mm in size.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Singapore Frontdoor Tarantula being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Schismatothele caeri
- Pterinopelma longisternale
- Thrigmopoeus truculentus
- Acanthoscurria gomesiana
- Sickius longibulbi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Phlogiellus
- Species
- Phlogiellus inermis
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