Aphonopelma crinirufum
Costa Rican Orangemouth
Quick Facts
Adult Size
~5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
generally docile terrestrial; may retreat or flick hairs
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Beginner Friendly
Great for first-time keepers
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–82°F
(22–28°C)
Humidity Range
60% - 75%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
10x10x8 inches
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco/soil kept lightly moist on one side, dry on the other; hide; water dish
Depth
4-5 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
light
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
generally docile terrestrial; may retreat or flick hairs
Care Guide
A Costa Rican Aphonopelma that is uncommon in the hobby, so species-specific data is thin — care here follows the Aphonopelma genus and its moisture-tolerant Central American relatives (such as A. seemanni): a spacious terrestrial setup with a few inches of substrate, a hide, and a water dish, kept with a moist/dry gradient rather than uniformly wet. Generally a hardy, docile beginner-friendly ground-dweller. New World: urticating hairs, non-medically-significant venom.
⚠️ 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
2
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Beginner Friendly
Care Level
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