Hapolopus sp. "Colombia Big" (Pumpkin Patch)
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner specie
Comments:
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Awesome, one of the most colorful of tarantulas dwarf tarantulas.
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These buggers are also feisty, hardy and bold.
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You will not be disappointed with this species.
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Great display tarantula as it stays out of their hide a lot.
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This tarantula will make a gorgeous addition to any collection.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature between 25°-27°C, humidity at 65-90%. I keep this species temperature at 80.
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Keep one-half of the substrate in the terrarium dry.
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Mist the other side once every two weeks.
Enclosure:
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For a spiderling use vial that will allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing and 7cm as sub-adult-adult in a small terrarium.
Retreat/Hide:
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Because this is an opportunistic burrower, 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 specie is a excellent eater.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the cage.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is fast.
Adult Size:
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There are two morphs, and one gets larger than the other.
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One doesn't get over 5cm and the other grow between 7-10cm.
Temperament:
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This is a docile but skittish specie.
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