Theraphosa apophysis 1.5”

Theraphosa apophysis 1.5”size 1. 5 One of the big 3, Theraphosa apophysis is a lanky giant spider. This species differs from the other 3 species of Theraphosa by having all 8 legs displaying the pink colors on their metatarsus and tarsus as slings and juvies. These colors give them the common name Goliath pinkfoot. However these colors fade with age. Males of this species have some brilliant purple iridescent colors upon maturity. Can be a difficult species to find at times.

Described in 1875 by Austrian naturalist Anton Ausserer

priced for someone wanted to get a little experience before acquiring more exotic and expensive species

These were quite expensive when they first came to the hobby

Veronika Řezáčová and Martin Hüsser

that name is the senior synonym which becomes the accepted name

Reaching 5-6 inches as adults

This species was originally thought to be a locality of Mastigoproctus giganteus but was later described to be its on species in 2018 Diego Barrales-Alcalá

Larger females can get 7”-8” as adults

Females are a dark velevet brown color while the males turn a brilliant purple color upon maturity

You won’t be disappointed

This is an undescribed species of Phormictopus that is sometimes sold as Phormictopus cautus

it is a must have for any collection