{"product_id":"euthycaelus-colonica-venezuelan-orange-and-bronze-1","title":"Euthycaelus colonica (Venezuelan Orange and Bronze)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eEuthycaelus colonica\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking and rarely encountered terrestrial tarantula native to the montane and cloud forests of Colombia and Venezuela. Belonging to the \u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eTheraphosinae\u003c\/em\u003e subfamily, this medium-sized species is admired for its contrasting coloration—dark chocolate to black body tones highlighted by copper-red abdominal setae and faint bronze iridescence across the carapace. In its natural environment, \u003cem data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eE. colonica\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits humid forest floors rich in moss, decaying wood, and leaf litter, where it establishes silk-reinforced retreats or shallow burrows under roots and stones. It is a secretive, reclusive species that relies on its camouflage and speed rather than aggression when threatened. In captivity, it thrives in enclosures with deep, moist substrate, ample hiding places, and consistent humidity—reflecting the cool, damp microclimates of its montane habitat. Although shy, \u003cem data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eE. colonica\u003c\/em\u003e rewards patient keepers with subtle beauty, calm behavior, and intriguing nocturnal activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euthycaelus colonica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombia, Venezuela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montane Cloud Forest (800–1,400 m elevation); loamy and moss-covered soils with heavy rainfall, ambient temperatures 70–78°F, relative humidity 80–90%, and consistent moisture year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919259820273,"sku":"1002:EuthCol","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Photo_Coming_Soon_Spider.png?v=1746650734","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/euthycaelus-colonica-venezuelan-orange-and-bronze-1","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}