Curlyhair tarantula (Brachypelma albopilosum)

Brachypelma albopilosum is a species of tarantula, also known as the curlyhair tarantula.
The species’ native range is Costa Rica. They are terrestrial, opportunistic burrowing spiders.
This tarantula is covered in long bristles that have a characteristic curl to them giving them a unique look.
The curlyhair tarantula is a plump-bodied spider, covered with dark brown to black bristles. It has a golden-bronze sheen due to longer gold bristles that cover the whole body, which are particularly dense on the hind legs. Males are often a lighter bronze color than females.