Ephebopus uatuman
Emerald Skeleton Tarantula, Tapajos Yellow Banded
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
skittish and can be defensive; too fast to handle
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
10x10x10 inches
🪨 Substrate
Type
deep moist coco/soil (turns fossorial as adult); cork hide; leaf litter; water dish
Depth
4-5 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
skittish and can be defensive; too fast to handle
Care Guide
A striking dark Brazilian species with emerald-green highlights and yellow leg banding. Ephebopus is unusual: it is New World but its urticating hairs are on the pedipalps (flicked toward a threat by rubbing the front legs), and its lifestyle shifts — slings and juveniles live semi-arboreally in silk retreats while adults dig deep burrows with a narrow, webbed entrance. Provide deep, moist substrate plus a cork hide and leaf litter, and a water dish. Skittish and quick to defend, and far too fast to handle; venom is not medically significant. Intermediate.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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