Chaetopelma olivaceum is a species of mygalomorph spider, belonging to the tarantula family (Theraphosidae). It has many synonyms, including Ischnocolus jerusalemensis. Common names used include black furry, black tarantula and Middle East gold.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Middle East Black 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
- Ischnocolus valentinus
- Selenocosmia crassipes
- Sickius longibulbi
- Dolichothele exilis
- Schismatothele caeri
- Calisoga longitarsis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Chaetopelma
- Species
- Chaetopelma olivaceum
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