Chile Copper (Paraphysa Scrofa)

Not so long ago, Ruth told me I could never bring a tarantula into the house. A year or so later and she likes them a lot more than I do lol. She wanted one as part of her Xmas pressie, so we we picked this little guy/gal from Ady today.


Untitled by Big Dgg, on Flickr


Untitled by Big Dgg, on Flickr


Untitled by Big Dgg, on Flickr


Untitled by Big Dgg, on Flickr

Oh and as this doesn't seem to be a very common species, for anyone that is unaware, it is sometimes referred to as a "dwarf chile rose" (these grow to around 3" just), though they aren't the same species of T. They are docile, just like a chile rose too.

Cracking T Chris, I have a wee male here for sale for buttons.

Their 'juvenile' colours are brown but wait until you see the adult colours....stunning! I have photos of mine somewhere in this section too.