Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

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New World Tarantula

Great beginner species.

 

Comments: 

• This is a delightful species to own.

• The legs on this spider are iridescent blue, with a green carapace.

• The abdomen is reddish orange, a very attractive specie.

• It is a prolific webber. 

• The care for this species is straight forward.

• This is a colorful, hardy addition to a collection.

Temp/Humidity:

• Ideal temperature between 25-28°C and humidity at 60%.

• Dry substrate

Retreat/Hide: 

• This is an extensive webber.

• Place a bark for a starter burrow/ hide, but most likely it will build its own retreat from webbing. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

• This species is a good eater. 

Water Requirements: 

• Keep a water dish in the tank.

• Keep the substrate in the terrarium damp.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is medium. 

• 12cm to 14cm leg span.  

Temperament: 

• This is a docile species but some what skittish.

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