Tapinauchenius plumipes (Purple tree spider)

Tapinauchenius plumipes – Purple Tree Spider 

Origin: Trinidad & South America

Size: 4–5 in. (10–13 cm) leg span

Lifespan: Females - 12 to 15 years / Males - 3 to 4 years

Lifestyle: Arboreal (tree-dwelling)

Appearance: Dark purplish sheen on body and legs

Slender, fast, and elegant climber

Juveniles are brown/gray, turn purple with age

Temperament: Skittish and extremely fast

Rarely defensive, relies on speed

No urticating hairs

Habitat & Care: 

Tall, well-ventilated enclosure with cork bark

Temp: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

Humidity: 70–80%

Diet: Crickets, roaches, insects