Curly Hair Tarantula

Scientific name: Tliltocatl albopilosus

Class: Invertebrates

Continent: Central America and the Caribbean

Habitat: Forest floors of Nicaragua and Costa Rica

Diet: Insectivore

Size: 5 - 6 Inches

These Tarantulas Like To Dig Burrows in the Ground

These tarantulas like to dig burrows in the ground and wait still until unsuspecting prey crosses their path. They love to redecorate and will often be found rearraging items around their burrows. If they feel threatened they can flick off the hair-like extensions from their body and cause irritation to the skin and eyes of attacking animals. These "hairs" grow back after molting as the spider grows. They do carry a venom in their fangs as well but rarely use it in defense.

Conservation Status

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated