A classic of the hobby, Melopoeus albostriatus (Thai Zebra) is an overall black tarantula adorned with bold yellow leg stripes and a distinctively striped abdomen -- one of the reason spiders of the genus are called Earth Tigers. A fast, defensive fossorial species from the rainforests of Thailand, it digs burrows over a foot deep and should be left undisturbed once settled. Iconic, striking, and always in demand -- a staple no serious collection should be without.
Scientific Name: Melopoeus albostriatus
Common Name: Thai Zebra
Type: Fossorial
Category: Old World
Endemic Location: Thailand / Cambodia
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 2.5" (6.35cm)
Growth Rate: Medium
Lifespan: Male (3-4 years), Female (12-15 years)
Recommended Experience Level: Intermediate
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