Spore our Brachypelma Albopilosum (Curly hair)

Spore is our first 8 legged baby. She has been in our lives for 2 years and she is the sweetest little tarantula. With her sweet personality and her very fluffy body, she reminds me of a little teddy bear. 

This species was first described by Valerio in 1980.The Curly hair Tarantula is an ideal tarantula species for a beginner because of it's docile temperament and relatively large size. This spider is a native of Costa Rica and Honduras where it can be found in the rainforests in deep burrows in banks or at the foot of many trees. It is renowned for its voracious appetite and if there was a tarantula that could explode from being overfed, then this is it! The curlyhair gets its name, as you might expect, from the exceptionally long and curly hairs covering its plump body and legs, giving a very distinctive look to offset its rather drab colouration.The legs are a darker brown, in contrast to the practically bronze carapace.This comes out to be one fine-looking spider without being exceedingly colorful.They do have urticating hairs, but they are not quick to flick them. Most keepers report that their specimens are among the most tractable of all tarantulas, almost never acting skittish or defensive, making them an ideal beginner species.They are very hardy tarantulas that make lasting pets.They also make great "show" spiders since they can be taken out and handled, although handling should not take place frequently because there's always the possibility of the tarantula falling off your hand and splitting it's abdomen open (likely fatal).
A diet of crickets, cockroaches and locusts is ideal. As with all tarantulas, feed prey items of a suitable size – no larger than the spider’s abdomen.

Type: Terrestrial: Rainforest species, keen burrower.

Aggressiveness:  Not skittish or shy, non aggressive.

Venom Effect: Not yet known, expected to be low toxicity. ( Equal to a bee sting)

Requirements:
Temperature: 75-76 Fahrenheit
Humidity: 80%
Substrate: at least 3 inches deep
Shelter: Flowerpot or Cork Bark
Water: Open water dish.
Food: All standard invertebrates

I would absolutely recommend A curly hair as a first addition to your collection. They are just awesome tarantulas with a cool just-out-of-the-dryer look.