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Origin:
Vietnam
Genus Meaning:
(Greek), single, same + foot
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Haplopelma schmidti
haa-pluh-PEL-muh sh-myt-tee
Chinese golden tiger spiderling (schmidti von Wirth, 1991)

Originating in Vietnam, this natural wonder has golden legs and carapace with black femurs, white markings on sides of chelicerae, and a beautiful "tiger" pattern on abdomen. Reports of high potency of venom follows this spider, recommended caution with this beast of 8" aka Vietnam Chinese Giant Gold

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