Acanthoscurria
Acanthoscurria chacoana
Acanthoscurria chacoana (Bolivian Redrump Tarantula / Bolivian Salmon Pink Tarantula)
Description:
The Acanthoscurria chacoana is a tarantula native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is known for its attractive appearance with a pink glow on its abdomen, which gives it the name “Bolivian Salmon Pink Tarantula”. It inhabits semi-arid regions and savannas.
| 🕷️ Scientific Name | Acanthoscurria chacoana |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Origin | Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina |
| 📏 Size | 16 – 18 cm |
| 🎨 Color | Dark brown with pink sheen on abdomen and legs |
🍽️ Diet:
Their diet includes large insects such as crickets and cockroaches, as well as small rodents and lizards on occasion.
🛡️ Behavior:
It is defensive, but not extremely aggressive. It uses its stinging hairs as a first line of defense when it feels threatened.
🔍 Features:
It is popular among tarantula enthusiasts due to its size and striking appearance, as well as being a hardy and easy-to-maintain species in captivity.
