Hapalopus Formosus (Pumpkin Patch) Slings

Hapolopus sp. Colombia aka the Pumpkin Patch Tarantula is a highly sought after Dwarf tarantula known for its bright orange and deep black coloration and gorgeous pattern. Its scientific name comes from the root word hapalo which means simple and the pus which translates to foot and the common name refers to the pumpkin color of this t that some say even resemble the look of a pumpkin patch due to the pattern. There are two different types of this species that you most likely see noted when looking to purchase this tarantula. There is the Groot, meaning the large form and the Klein, meaning the small form. The groot in know to grow to about 3-4 inches while the Klein typically doesn’t get larger than 2.5 inches or so. Males of this species will be smaller in size, mature in about 1 year and only live for 3 or 4 years, while females live about 8-10 years and mature in as little as 2 years. This species is endemic to the Pacific coats of Colombia where it is accustomed to warmer temperature and higher humidity. Being a new world tarantula, this T does not posses medically significant venom, and being a dwarf tarantula, its fangs are much smaller than normal Ts and one would assume much less painful if you were to be bit.

Type: Terrestrial

Category: New World

Endemic Location: Colombia

Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): Groot/Large 10cm, Klein/Small 6cm

Urticating Hairs: Yes

Growth Rate: Fast

Life Expectancy: Females 10 years / Males 3 years

Recommended Experience Level: Beginner