Chilobrachys fimbriatus (Indian violet)
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Old World Terrestrial Tarantula
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Advanced keeper.
Comments:
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This is a beautiful tarantula.
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The carapace is a work of art.
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The abdomen is a copper color with black stripes.
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It is also a prolific webber and will web the entire enclosure.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperatures 23-27 degrees C and humidity at 70%
Enclosure:
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This is a obligate burrower, an adult needs 20cm of substrate to burrow and a spiderling 7cm.
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.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the cage.
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Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry. Every four months wet one side of the substrate, than allow it to dry out.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is fast.
Adult Size:
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They grow to 12cm
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 defensive posture and stridulate.