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Offered is a vintage preserved Brazilian tarantula specimen, purchased in Brazil approximately 35 years ago and preserved in a clear round of display.
This is an impressive natural history special with a substantial leg span and beautifully visible hairy legs, body, and golden brown coloration. Close-up photographs reveal considerable detail in the carapace, legs, pedipalps, and fangs.
A small original “BRAZIL “ label is incorporated into the display, providing an especially interesting connection to the specimens geographic origin.
The specimen makes an unusual and highly decorative collectible for a collector of arachnids, natural history, entomology, exotic specimens, scientific curiosities, or vintage travel related collectible
Item details
Specimen -preserved true Brazil approximately 35 years ago
Presentation -clear round protective display
Overall display -approximately 5 inches across
Leg span -approximately 4 1/2 inches, based on the accompanying measurement photograph
Original label-BRAZIL
Condition-vintage preserved specimen, see photographs for complete condition
Species -exact species has not been independently confirmed
Important identification note
The specimen has been offered as a Brazilian theraphosid tarantula with species not independently confirmed
Although the specimen has characteristics consistent with several large Brazilian tarantulas, its exact species cannot responsibly be determined from photographs alone. No insupported species identification is being made
Condition
Specimen presents very well considering it’s approximately 3 1/2 decades of age.
The Tarantula remains fully recognizable with its legs arranged in an attractive natural history display.
The hairy texture, coloration, body structure, and fangs are clearly visible through the transparent covering.
There are minor age related discoloration and surface marks or characteristics associated with the original preservation and display material. Please examine the photographs carefully as they are an important part of description.
The actual specimen picture is a specimen the buyer will receive
Providence
The seller purchased this specimen approximately 35 years ago and has remained in the collection since that time
The original BRAZIL label remains with a specimen.
Why this is so special
This is considerably more unusual than a modern decorative spider reproduction. It is an authentic preserved natural history specimen with a decades old personal provenance from Brazil.
Is Combination of
Brazilian origin
Approximately 35 year year history
Large tarantula presentation
Original BRAZIL label
Detailed preservation
Unusual national history appeal
Makes it an excellent conversation and a potentially desirable addition to a serious specimen collection.
