Pumpkin Patch (Hapalopus formosus)
Last updated: October 13, 2026
This is not a care guide. If you are interested in keeping this species, please research its husbandry thoroughly before purchasing. Tom's Big Spiders has species-specific husbandry notes that are a solid place to start.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- 3 to 4 inches
- From
- Northern Colombia
- Lifestyle
- Burrower
- Type
- New World
A species with an appearance as endearing as their common name, the Hapalopus formosus will surely have you “fall” in love. H. formosus have a black and orange pattern on their abdomen that resembles a field of pumpkins; hence the name “Pumpkin Patch Tarantula”. The entire spider’s coloration seems to theme on Halloween and autumn. A smaller species that makes a decent webbed burrow, H. formosus are great for those hobbyists that don’t have a lot of space for a large enclosure.
Hailing from northern Colombia, the H. formosus is a very affordable spider with delightful patterning to spot when they're out and about in their enclosure. Females can reach a legspan of around 3-4 inches on average. If you want a spider that has patterning from the tiny sling stage all the way to adulthood, then this spider is for you!
Current Prices
Hapalopus formosus (Pumpkin Patch) currently sells for between $15.00 and $70.00 in the United States, with a median asking price of $43.00 across 7 in-stock listings from 6 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $15.00 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $43.00 |
| Most expensive listing | $70.00 |
| Listings in stock | 7 |
| Vendors carrying it | 6 |
In stock at: ArachnoEden, Big Z's, Fear Not Tarantulas, Old Pueblo Exotics, The Spider Room, Vexotic Me. Compare every Hapalopus formosus listing by price.
Prices as of October 14, 2026. Live figures in the table below.
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This profile was written by Jonathan Strub, a fellow keeper. Thank you, Jonathan! I did some light copy editing.