Neischnocolus panamanaus

Gold banded sunburst dwarf tarantula

Habitat: Panama

Type: terrestrial

Longevity: ♂ ~ 3 years / ♀ ~ 12 years

Body size without legs (cm/in): ~ 3/1,25

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Neischnocolus panamanaus (formerly known as Ami sp. panama) is a Central American dwarf tarantula which, in our opinion, at first glance resembles a juvenile T. vagans with white stripes on the leg segments. Due to their small size, we heared again and again of owners who put the spider in a small food can (in Germany crickets etc. are sold in plastic cans - 10 x 10 x 6 cm). However, in order to be able to really enjoy the appearance and the hustle and bustle of the dwarf tarantula, we can definitely recommend a larger dwelling. We have only had this species for a short time, so our experience with it is correspondingly limited. Like all other descriptions on 8-legged.com, this text will be expanded, supplemented and, if necessary, changed in the future.

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Picture 1: our very tiny sling in its 4 instar with 0,5 cm body size

Picture 2: the same sling one day later during moult with a body size of 3 mm (0,1 in)