Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider Despite its dramatic appearance

Despite its dramatic appearance

particularly while feeding or maintaining their retreats

Syrian populations show significant genetic divergence from western populations and may represent an undescribed species

Despite specimens occasionally being marketed within the hobby as “Aphonopelma seemanni ‘blue

while larger specimens should have access to a water dish

Aphonopelma seemanni (striped-knee tarantula) 0.66" velvet spider Despite its dramatic appearanceSpecies Overview Aphonopelma seemanni, commonly known as the striped knee tarantula, is a medium sized terrestrial tarantula native to Central America. Sometimes also referred to as the Costa Rican zebra tarantula, this species is instantly recognizable by the bold cream to white bands encircling its otherwise dark legs, a characteristic reflected in both of its widely used common names. Typical coloration includes a dark gray to olive gray carapace