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Subfamily:
Theraphosinae
Origin:
Asia
Habitat:
Terrestrial

Chilobrachys fimbriatus
kee-lo-BRAA-kees fheem-bree-ah-tus
Indian violet (Pocock, 1899)

Not for beginners
Size: 5"
Stunning burrowing species. Constructs intense webbing, not an ideal show specimen. Golden tan spider is very nervous, fast and aggressive.

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