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Costa Rican Orange Mouth Tarantula

Psalmopoeus reduncus

Photo by SG in CR
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Description:

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The Costa Rican Orange Mouth Tarantula (Psalmopoeus reduncus) is an arboreal species and some research has indicated that they are relatively venomous. I found this individual to be quite calm. I photographed it and placed it back on it’s tree without a hitch."-Sean Graesser

Habitat:

Large brown hairy spider that was found in the branches of a Bougainvillea bush at night.

Reference Links:

Costa Rican Chevron Tarantula (Psalmopoeus reduncus) - Information on Costa Ric…

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