description Stromatopelma calceatum Overview
Stromatopelma calceatum is an arboreal tarantula species native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa. Commonly known as the featherleg baboon, it is an Old World spider recognized for its high speed, strong webbing, and notably defensive temperament. Unlike New World tarantulas, it lacks urticating hairs and relies entirely on biting for defense; its venom contains neurotoxic peptides that can cause significant pain and systemic effects in humans. This species is typically kept only by experienced arachnid keepers due to its aggressive nature.
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Stromatopelma calceatum ranks #200 of 355 in the Spider ranking, behind ASA 1000 GT Spider, ahead of Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
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