Common species in captivity:
A.
mesomelas (O. P.-Cambridge, 1892)
- Costa Rica
A stunning species as adults being overall brown/black with orange/red colouring to the patella of the legs. The black abdomen is clothed with red hairs and the carapace has a velvet-like appearance
(some specimens show colour variation and some are more brightly coloured than others). Slightly nervous in temperament, it will benefit from a retreat and enough room to burrow if required although
it prefers lower than normal temperatures and humidity. Due to it's desired colour, a much sought after species that remains relatively scarce in
collections.
A. peterklaasi Schmidt, 1994 - Costa Rica
Very similar in overall build to A.
mesomelas but darker in
colouration, the legs having a reddish flash down the metatarsus of all the legs. Again, very velvet-like in appearance and nervous in disposition. Captive breeding is still rare so prices remain
high.
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