Mexican Papalutla Tarantula, Bonnetina papalutlensis - Terrestrial Species Clean Up Crews When threatened or disturbed

When threatened or disturbed

The lighter cream to tan legs create the "speckled" appearance that gives this species its common name

The striking appearance

often displaying their most intense coloration before gradually settling into darker tones

Bumble Bees don't mind

Mexican Papalutla Tarantula, Bonnetina papalutlensis - Terrestrial Species Clean Up Crews When threatened or disturbedMexican Papalutla Tarantula (Bonnetina papalutlensis) Live Tarantula for Sale The Mexican Papalutla Tarantula (Bonnetina papalutlensis) is a beautiful and lesser known New World tarantula native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. This species is admired by hobbyists for its rich coloration, compact terrestrial build, and interesting natural behavior. The Mexican Papalutla Tarantula belongs to the Bonnetina genus, a group of Mexican tarantulas known