Scientific Name: Ephebopus uatuman
Common Name: Emerald Skeleton Tarantula
Origin: Brazil (Amazon Rainforest)
Classification: New World
Lifestyle: Fossorial (burrowing)
Appearance:
Notable for its metallic green to olive carapace and light banding on the legs, giving it the “skeleton” nickname.
The greenish sheen is most vibrant in good lighting and freshly molted specimens.
Juveniles and slings may appear more muted in color.
Temperament:
Skittish and reclusive—more likely to flee than fight.
Can be defensive if cornered, especially when protecting its burrow.
Fast and not ideal for handling.
Unique Trait:
Like others in the genus Ephebopus, it possesses urticating hairs on its pedipalps, not the abdomen—a rare trait among tarantulas.
Enclosure Tips:
Provide 4–6 inches of moist, compactable substrate for burrowing.
Keep humidity around 75–85%, temperature 75–80°F (24–27°C).
Offer a cork bark hide or starter burrow.
Notes:
Less common in the hobby than E. murinus (Skeleton Tarantula) or E. cyanognathus (Blue Fang).
Appreciated for its subtle yet beautiful green coloration and reclusive nature.