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MYSTERY TARANTULA (what species is it)

Neilwallace

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i found this tarantula with long black legs and a shiny golden carapace when i was camping yesterday and i've never seen a species like this one does anyone know what species this tarantula is i only have a cell phone to take pics of it so this picture is the best i got of it right now. i also have a video of it if you need to see it.

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Phil

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Always hard to classify from photos but I would guess at Aphonapelma sp. (possibly caniceps). not sure if I can see hooks on the front pair of legs which may explain the wandering about as if those are hooks, it will be a mature male looking for some spider love.
 

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