Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" As slings they tend to

As slings they tend to be more arboreal and as they mature they tend to be more fossorial/terrestrial

Visibility trick: Less disturbance equals more surface visibility

This species uses flower mimcry to sit and wait for pollenators to come by flowers and when they do

Humidity: Aim for a moisture gradient

Adult Size: Reaches around 4 to 5 inches at full leg span

Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" As slings they tend toHapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) Hapalopus planetearth, formerly known in the hobby as Theraphosinae sp. "Yasuni," is a newly described dwarf species out of Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. Adults of this species feature an iconic reflective golden crown on the carapace (head) with a matte black coloration that makes the color pop. The abdomen is a bright yellow orange with unique black margins and grey legs, making this species