Something very different and unique from Peru

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I just got this species today. It very well may be a new species or even a new genus. Whatever it is, they are VERY VERY nice and VERY unique! You really have to see them in person to understand how unique they are. These pictures are of 3 different spiders. What do you guys think??









Josh

 

My friend and I are working on a project that will allow us to legally export this species as well as many many other nice species out of Peru. We just need support from the hobbyists to make it happen! There are so many amazing species down here that are NOT represented in the hobby. If anyone is truly interested in seeing these come into the hobby, shoot me a PM for more info on our project and what is going on.

And thank you guys! As for more info on this species, They come from the andes region of Peru at elevations of around 4000 meters. They are not a very large species, around 5 to 6 centimeters in legspan. They are undescribed as far as we know and they could even be a new genus. I will be doing a bit more work with this species to learn more about it in the wild and in captivity, so hopefully I will have more to share in the near future. Oh, yes, all 3 are females.

Josh

 

That is pretty high, but they are not only found at the altitude. They are found at lower altitudes as well... As long as the habitat is right, they are there. And you would be surprised at how mild the temperatures are at those altitudes here. There are places at 2500 and 3000 meters in elevation that don't get snow or freezing temperatures in the winter due to the influence of the jungle coming up over the mountains. It is very mild. This species will not tolerate hot conditions, but they can tolerate the typical temps of any keepers invert room. In order to breed them however, you would have to cycle them. They will be very similar to Aphonopelma behlei in husbandry

 

I can already tell this species is going to be very easy to keep and is going to be a very very cool species to keep! They are cute, love to dig and burrow, are not picky, eat very well, non aggressive.. just really cool!!!

I found out the true elevation these came from as well. 2200 to 2500 meters in elevation.. That puts this species in a climate zone that is very mild. I feel this species will be a good one to breed.

josh