Nhandu carapoensis (Brazilian Red) 

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New World Terrestrial Tarantula

Beginner tarantula

 

Comments: 

• They are good display spiders, and a welcome addition to any collection.

• Beautiful coloring

Temp/humidity:

• Ideal temperature 24°-28°C and humidity at 65%-75%. 

• 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: 

• As a spiderling, use a vial that would allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing. As sub-adult-adult, use a terrarium that will allow at least 10cm of substrate 

Retreat/Hide: 

• This is a opportunistic burrower therefore I place a bark for a starter burrow hide.

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

• This tarantula is a great eater.

Water Requirements:

• Keep a water dish in the tank.

• Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is medium. 

• Adult leg span 15cm

Temperament: 

• This species is a semi-aggressive species. 

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