Phormictopus cancerides (Haitian Brown Purple Form)
New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Advanced keepers
Comments:
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A handsome looking T that sports awesome purplish coloration.
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It is a good display tarantula.
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A must have for your collection.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 24°-27°C degrees and humidity 65%-75%
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As sling wet one half side of the terrarium where the water dish is then allow it to dry out completely. Dry substrate for juvies and older.
Enclosure:
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As a spiderling, used a vial that would allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing.
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As sub-adult-adult I use a terrarium that will allow at least 10cm of substrate.
Retreat/Hide:
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Place a bark for a starter burrow hide.
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 great eater.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the tank.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is medium to fast.
Adult leg span:
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18cm to 20cm
Temperament:
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This species is aggressive.