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Image of Cupiennius salei (Keyserling 1877)

Image of Cupiennius salei (Keyserling 1877)

Description:

This fairly large Theraphosid was resting (facing downward) on a metal post near the Hotel Axkan. Total body length about 2.5 to 3 cm, total length maybe 8-9 cm. I can't find any similar images of tarantulas on iNat in Mexico. The pink-banding on the legs and pink spots on the abdomen are distinctive. I'm wondering if this is a juvenile.

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Chuck Sexton
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