Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
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New World Tarantula
Great beginner species.
Comments:
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This is a delightful species to own.
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The legs on this spider are iridescent blue, with a green carapace.
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The abdomen is reddish orange, a very attractive specie.
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It is a prolific webber.
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The care for this species is straight forward.
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This is a colorful, hardy addition to a collection.
Temp/Humidity:
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Ideal temperature between 25-28°C and humidity at 60%.
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Dry substrate
Retreat/Hide:
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This is an extensive webber.
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Place a bark for a starter burrow/ hide, but most likely it will build its own retreat from webbing.
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 medium.
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12cm to 14cm leg span.
Temperament:
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This is a docile species but some what skittish.
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