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Mystery Tarantula ID

kitlimon

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3 Year Member
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11
Location
Rhode Island
Hey all;
I went into the shop for water test kits but this little friend was practically free since they're down a leg and the shop had lost the identification info. They said they're pretty sure it was something tropical. I'd been considering getting back into spider-keeping so I went for it (oops). I just got back home and they're hanging out in a planted terrarium while I research what kind they may be and learn their specific care needs. If anybody wants to suggest what they think they are I'd love the help!
 

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plessey

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3 Year Member
Tarantula Club Member
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329
Location
The Black Lodge
Looks to be Theraphosa, either stirmi or apophysis going by the pink tarsus on the front legs. I can't see properly from the photo but if the back legs have pink tarsus as well then it's apophysis, if not then it is stirmi.
 

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