TERRESTRIAL GRAB N GO KIT: Aphonopelma seemannii (Costa Rican Stripe-knee) 1.5"+

Aphonopelma seemanni, commonly known as the Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula, is a hardy, medium-to-large terrestrial species distributed throughout Central America. Instantly recognizable by its bold white striping along the legs set against a dark brown or black body, A. seemanni combines classic beauty with resilience. This species inhabits the tropical and subtropical forests of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras, where it constructs deep burrows along forest edges, riverbanks, and road embankments. Inside these burrows, humidity remains high and temperature stable despite fluctuating surface conditions. In the wild, A. seemanni emerges at dusk to forage, quickly retreating to its tunnel when disturbed. It is fast-moving for an Aphonopelma and may display mild defensiveness, though it generally prefers flight to confrontation. In captivity, this species thrives in deep, slightly moist substrate with good ventilation and a stable humidity gradient—making it a rewarding, visible, and manageable species for intermediate keepers.

• Scientific Name: Aphonopelma seemanni

• Adult Leg Span: 5–6 inches

• Country of Origin: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala

• Habitat: Tropical Moist Forest and Lowland Savanna (100–800 m elevation); clay and loamy soils near water sources with ambient temperatures 76–84°F and relative humidity 75–85%, maintaining higher moisture within deep burrows

• Habits: Terrestrial / Burrowing

• Growth Rate: Moderate

The Grab N Go Tarantula Kit includes a 1.5"+ spider, an acrylic enclosure, bug dirt (substrate and moss), and a cling (removable sticker) that identifies the species with a colorful photo and interesting facts.The dimensions of the acrylic boxes are 4.25" x 3.5" and ~ 3" tall for the terrestrial box and 3" x 3" x 6" tall for the arboreal box. They are stackable and slide open with a magnetic closure. Its a perfect mini spider habitat that is 100% ready for your pet store customer to take home. Buy 1 OR collect them all....over 100 species available and more coming soon!