{"product_id":"aphonopelma-seemanni-costa-rican-zebra-tarantula","title":"Aphonopelma seemanni - Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fb;color:#1f2937;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto 14px auto;background:#ffffff;border:3px solid transparent;border-radius:10px;background-image:linear-gradient(#ffffff,#ffffff),linear-gradient(135deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5,#d8963a,#d26a6a);background-origin:border-box;background-clip:padding-box,border-box;padding:16px 18px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:800;color:#1f2937;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    Aphonopelma seemanni — Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"max-width:860px;margin:0 auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:9px;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eAphonopelma seemanni\u003c\/em\u003e, the Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula, is a classic New World terrestrial known for its crisp striped legs, strong burrowing instincts, and hardy nature. I like this species because it has that clean, high-contrast look, stays fairly manageable in size, and makes a great display tarantula once it settles into a secure, well-built setup.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;color:#1f2937;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eSpecial Notices\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          This is a terrestrial, burrow-loving species that appreciates deeper substrate, a snug hide, and a secure enclosure. \u003cem\u003eAphonopelma seemanni\u003c\/em\u003e can be skittish and may bolt or kick hairs when bothered, so I recommend calm maintenance and giving it a setup where it can feel hidden and secure. For care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos, check out my YouTube channel to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas:\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#4f46e5;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003eWatch Urban Tarantulas on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eCare Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–85°F works well. Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often, as long as moisture and ventilation stay balanced.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAim for about 75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Keep a moisture gradient rather than soaking the whole setup, and avoid swampy or bone-dry substrate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eKeep babies in a 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation and slightly moisture-friendly substrate. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eJuveniles do well in a terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x their body size, with enough substrate to dig, a starter hide, and good ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAdults should have a sturdy terrestrial setup with generous floor space, deeper substrate for burrowing, a secure hide, and a lightly moistened area they can use as needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eGeneral Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCrickets + roaches work great, including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies should be offered baby crickets or baby roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it, then remove leftovers or bolus. For super large specimens, a pinky\/hopper mouse or feeder lizard can be offered very sparingly as a treat; excess calcium can cause constipation\/pooping issues. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eIn-depth Facts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphonopelma seemanni\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCosta Rican Zebra Tarantula, Striped-Knee Tarantula, Zebra Tarantula\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–85°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–80% with good ventilation; keep a moisture gradient and avoid stagnant, swampy substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCosta Rica and nearby Central American regions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTerrestrial, burrower, light to moderate webbing around the hide and burrow entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFemales usually reach about 5–6 inches DLS; males are typically smaller and leggier, around 4–5 inches DLS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes, this New World species has urticating hairs and may kick them when stressed or disturbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSlow to medium, with steadier growth when kept warm and fed consistently\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFemales can live around 15–20+ years; males usually live around 4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUsually a steady eater once established. Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches, and remove uneaten prey or bolus after feeding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"color:#475569;font-weight:700;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA great choice for keepers who want a hardy, classic New World terrestrial with bold striping, burrowing behavior, and a little quick-footed attitude.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFollow me on social media\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:12px;font-weight:700;color:#1f2937;\"\u003e🎁 Follow me on social media and receive an additional freebie*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:500;\"\u003e*Email me after you follow to let me know you’re a follower so I can include it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#d26a6a;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;min-width:140px;text-align:center;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#4f46e5;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;min-width:140px;text-align:center;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#2ea8a1;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;min-width:140px;text-align:center;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#5b7c99;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;min-width:140px;text-align:center;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#d8963a;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:700;min-width:140px;text-align:center;filter:brightness(1);\" onmouseover=\"this.style.filter='brightness(0.95)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.filter='brightness(1)'\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eSafety Disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n          Safety Disclaimer: Tarantula bites are extremely rare, and there are no recorded human fatalities. Venom strength varies by species; Old World tarantulas are usually more potent than New World tarantulas, with Poecilotheria known for especially strong venom. Larger tarantulas may also deliver more venom.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          If bitten, stay calm. Most symptoms fade within minutes to hours, though potent species may cause discomfort for up to a week. In 13 years, I’ve only been bitten once, and symptoms were gone after one week.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          Handling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Male - 2.5in - 2 year old specimens","offer_id":47760131293347,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/A_seemani_A2.jpg?v=1781069395","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/aphonopelma-seemanni-costa-rican-zebra-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}