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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Violet Tree Spider
Tapinauchenius cupreus
Also known asTapinauchenius
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Ecuador / Peru
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 10–12 cm
- Temperament
- Very fast / skittish
- Experience level
- Intermediate+
- Visibility
- Often visible around webbed retreats
- Burrowing
- Arboreal webber; provide cork bark, foliage and anchor points
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Urticating hairs
- No
- Venom
- Moderate
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A very fast arboreal tarantula with strong escape potential. Keep in a secure arboreal setup and use care when opening the enclosure.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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