Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" this means a serious depth

this means a serious depth of substrate

decisive feeding behavior

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

This amazing African species features an awesome dark coloration with "gold dusting" in the light

Humidity: Aim for a moisture gradient

Hapalopus planetearth (Ecuadorian Crowned Tarantula) (formerly Theraphosinae sp. 'Yasuni') Size:0.75-1" this means a serious depthHapalopus 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