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Hapalopus sp. "Colombia"
A dwarf species from Colombia named for the orange blotches scattered across its black abdomen, likened to a pumpkin patch. It builds thick webbing and burrows yet stays out in view, making it a fine display animal, and it breeds readily.
The Pumpkin Patch is a dwarf tarantula from Colombia, named for the orange blotches on its black abdomen that suggest a field of pumpkins. The legs are pale brown and the carapace is marked in black and orange. Leg span reaches about 10 cm in the large form and 6 cm in the small one, and in captivity females are reported to live 8-10 years and males 3-4. It spins intricate webbing and digs burrows, but does not stay hidden and is usually out in the open, which makes it a rewarding display animal. It is docile and lacks medically significant venom, though it is decidedly skittish and does bear urticating hairs. A small enclosure with deep substrate is enough, with a permanent water dish and the lower substrate kept damp. It breeds readily and captive generations are well established. The trade distinguishes large and klein (small) forms, but their formal taxonomic status is unsettled.
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The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula lives Females 8-10 years, males 3-4 years.
The Pumpkin Patch Tarantula grows to Up to about 10cm leg span in the large form, about 6cm in the small (klein) form.
The ideal temperature for the Pumpkin Patch Tarantula is 20〜24℃. Ideal humidity is 70〜80%.
Origin
Colombia
Sources: The Tarantula Collective: Hapalopus sp. Colombia / The Spider Shop: Hapalopus sp. Colombia / Wikipedia: Hapalopus formosus / Tarantupedia: Hapalopus formosus
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Lifespan
Females 8-10 years, males 3-4 years
Size
Up to about 10cm leg span in the large form, about 6cm in the small (klein) form
Temperature
20〜24℃
Humidity
70〜80%
Live insects such as small crickets and roaches
Keep around 20-24 C and roughly 70-80% humidity, with damp lower substrate, a drier surface and a permanent water dish.
Though small it should have deep substrate for burrowing. Provide cork bark and branches as web anchors, and keep the enclosure low to limit falls.
Offer small crickets and roaches. Its appetite is strong and growth fast; space out feedings while the abdomen is plump.
Docile but skittish, bolting into its burrow at the slightest disturbance. It has urticating hairs but lacks medically significant venom.
It is fast and escape-prone, so secure the lid and check for gaps. Its taxonomy is unsettled, so animals sold under the same trade name may not all be the same lineage.
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Pumpkin Patch Tarantula is 20〜24℃. Recommended humidity is 70〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Pumpkin Patch Tarantula is Females 8-10 years, males 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Pumpkin Patch Tarantula typically reaches Up to about 10cm leg span in the large form, about 6cm in the small (klein) form as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Pumpkin Patch Tarantula feeds on: Live insects such as small crickets and roaches. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Pumpkin Patch Tarantula varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 16, 2026