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Curlyhair tarantula at Aquatopia Captured in Antwerp last weekend. Sorry for the poor shot. I had some back problems, there was little light, and flash was not allowed. <br /> <br /> Trivia: the poison of this tarantula consumes the insides of its victim, making them liquid after which it can be sucked dry, leaving an empty shell of a body. Antwerpen,Aquatopia,Brachypelma albopilosum Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Curlyhair tarantula at Aquatopia

Captured in Antwerp last weekend. Sorry for the poor shot. I had some back problems, there was little light, and flash was not allowed.

Trivia: the poison of this tarantula consumes the insides of its victim, making them liquid after which it can be sucked dry, leaving an empty shell of a body.

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The Curlyhair tarantula

''Tliltocatl albopilosus'' is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Honduran curlyhair or simply Curlyhair tarantula. Its native range includes Central America, from Honduras to Costa Rica . They are terrestrial, opportunistic burrowing spiders. This tarantula is covered in long hairs that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look.

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Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 2, 2013. Captured Apr 26, 2013 14:08.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/15s
  • ISO3200
  • 105mm