Lampropelma Borneo black
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Old World Arboreal Tarantula
This is not a beginner tarantula
Comments:
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A large black arboreal tarantula, having robust legs and very dense femoral fringes,
as well as a subdued tiger pattern on the abdomen.
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All in all creating the appearance of a stout jet black fuzzy spider.
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In filtered daylight it will display deep aubergine coloured tones.
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A very nice spider.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature is 25°-27°C and the humidity at 70%-80%.
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The substrate in the terrarium is kept moist with good ventilation
Enclosure:
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This is an arboreal tarantula. As spiderling or juvenile, put a twig in the vial so it may climb , but they normally spend most of the time webbed in at the base of the twigs.
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When they get between 7cm-10cm, housed them in their permanent enclosures.
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They should be given a hollow vertical branch or cork to climb into.
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Their enclosure should be vertical.
Retreat/Hide:
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This species needs a vertical barreled cork bark leaned against the cage as a hide, and it uses the substrate in the webbing as a camouflage.
Food Consumption:
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Feed slings twice a week.
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Feed adults once a week.
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Food size should be the size of the carapace.
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This species is a good eater, but normally waits until its dark before coming out to eat.
Water Requirements:
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Glue a small bottle cap to the bark that is leaning against the cage for water.
Growth Rate:
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This is a medium to fast growing tarantula.
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Leg span 20+cm
Temperament:
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This is a very fast moving spider.
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This spider is consider as a defensive tarantula, and will bite if provoked.