Acanthoscurria chacoana, also known as the Bolivian red rump tarantula, is a fast growing, docile tarantula found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is commonly kept as a pet, preferring 70–80% humidity and a horizontally large enclosure, as it is terrestrial. This species of spider does create burrows and is a reddish-brown with tan stripes on its legs.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bolivian Salmon Pink 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
- Lasiodora parahybana
- Lasiodora franciscana
- Dugesiella anitahoffmannae
- Lasiodora benedeni
- Tekoapora wacketi
- Tliltocatl albopilosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Theraphosidae
- Genus
- Acanthoscurria
- Species
- Acanthoscurria chacoana
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