Nhandu carapoensis (Brazilian Red)
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Beginner tarantula
Comments:
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They are good display spiders, and a welcome addition to any collection.
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Beautiful coloring
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 24°-28°C and humidity at 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, 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:
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This is a opportunistic burrower therefore I 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 tarantula is a great eater.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the tank.
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Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is medium.
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Adult leg span 15cm
Temperament:
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This species is a semi-aggressive species.
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