Phlogius (Selenocosmia) crassipes
(Australian Barking/Whistling Spider)
Old World Fossorii Tarantula
Advanced keepers
Comments:
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As a sling, it is a chocolate brown color, although as an adult it will be mature into
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a smoky dark brown/black coloration.
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They move very fast.
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They make a load whistling/hissing sound by using its body hair when agitated.
Temp/Humidity:
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Ideal temperature between 22-25°C and humidity at 80%.
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Deep damp substrate.
Enclosure:
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This is an obligate burrower, therefore a spiderling needs 7cm of substrate and an adult needs 20cm of substrate to burrow.
Retreat/Hide:
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This species doesn't need a hide, it will make its own burrow.
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.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the tank.
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Keep the substrate in the terrarium damp.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is fast.
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20cm to 22cm leg span.
Temperament:
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Because of their defensive nature, they aren't the best species to handle.
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If approached they will usually go into a threat posture.