Nhandu Carapoensis (Brazilian red)

Nhandu carapoensis is a species of tarantula native to Brazil, specifically found in the Carapicuíba region of São Paulo state. This species is part of the Nhandu genus, which includes several large and colorful tarantula species. N. carapoensis is known for its striking appearance, featuring a dark-colored body with reddish-orange hairs covering its legs and abdomen. It is a terrestrial species, meaning it primarily lives on the ground, often inhabiting burrows it constructs or modifies. In captivity, N. carapoensis requires a spacious enclosure with substrate for burrowing and hiding, as well as access to water and regular feeding.