Prixotrichus vulpinus

Formerly known as Pachypelma oculatum this species has an unique appearance and unusual behaviour and is our favourite of all the Chilean species. Though similar to other Euathlus species it is also remarkably different, with very thin elongated covered in orange or bright pink long bristly hairs. The most intriguing part of this spider is the abdomen, it has the classic Euathlus coloured tuft of hair on the front of the abdomen followed by two ocular patches of urticating hairs that resemble eyes lower and then tufts of “V” shaped hair going down to the spinnerets.

They are a southern species and are found are high elevations so have very cold night time temperatures even during the summer months.