{"product_id":"tapinauchenius-sanctivincenti-st-vincent-feather-legged-tree-spider-5","title":"Tapinauchenius sanctivincenti (St. Vincent Feather Legged Tree Spider)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eTapinauchenius sanctivincenti\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eSaint Vincent Arboreal Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a sleek, fast-moving arboreal species native to the lush tropical forests of Saint Vincent in the Lesser Antilles. This species exhibits a striking charcoal-gray to violet sheen across its carapace and legs, which intensifies under natural light and molts into a deeper metallic hue with maturity. Unlike many arboreal tarantulas, \u003cem data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eT. sanctivincenti\u003c\/em\u003e lacks urticating hairs and relies entirely on its speed and agility as defense mechanisms. In the wild, it inhabits the humid lower canopy and mid-level tree hollows of coastal and montane rainforests, often building dense tubular silk retreats in palm crowns or the bases of epiphytes. This tarantula is highly adapted to warm, moist, and well-ventilated environments, showing remarkable tolerance to airflow and moderate fluctuations in humidity. In captivity, \u003cem data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eT. sanctivincenti\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in vertically oriented enclosures with cork bark, ample web anchor points, and consistent humidity—rewarding keepers with both beauty and bold, athletic behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapinauchenius sanctivincenti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Vincent (Lesser Antilles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and Montane Rainforest (100–800 m elevation); thrives in warm, humid canopy zones with dense vegetation, year-round rainfall, temperatures 77–86°F, and relative humidity 80–90%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\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":45919479398641,"sku":"1002:TapiSan","price":20.0,"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\/tapinauchenius-sanctivincenti-st-vincent-feather-legged-tree-spider-5","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}