i have a zebra the same but i think it is called a costa recon zebra. were did pink come from?? maybe mine is a pink aswell, or is the 2 names the same? some help plese
VWillisJr
Jan 22, 2004 10:52 PM
The two do look very similar. The Pink Zebra Beauty is, scientifically, Eupalaestrus Campestratus. The Costa Rican Zebra is Aphonopelma Seemanni. If you do a google search using one of those names at a time you will find a great deal of information on both of them and great help in maintaining them. The Pink Zebra Beauty is one of the most docile of tarantulas. I am very nervous about spiders and don't handle many. This is one I carefully handle occassonally. I never recommend handling, but this one has never caused me any fear. The Costa Rican is not overly aggressive, but is more nervous and not to be trusted as far as the Pink Zebra Beauty, but is at least as attractive and very good to keep. It needs at least 75% humidity and enough substrate to burrow in. It loves to burrow and lives underground. The Pink color is somewhat subdued and varies in individuals, mostly a tint to some hairs. Check out the names on google and you will be amazed at all you can learn. Thanks for asking. VWillisJr