Chilobrachys fimbriatus (Indian violet)

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Old World Terrestrial Tarantula

• Advanced keeper.

 

Comments: 

• This is a beautiful tarantula. 

• The carapace is a work of art.

• The abdomen is a copper color with black stripes. 

• It is also a prolific webber and will web the entire enclosure.

Temp/humidity:

• Ideal temperatures 23-27 degrees C and humidity at 70% 

Enclosure: 

• This is a obligate burrower,  an adult needs 20cm of substrate to burrow and a spiderling 7cm.

Retreat/Hide: 

• This species doesn't need a hide, it will make its own burrow. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

Water Requirements: 

• Keep a water dish in the cage.

• Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry. Every four months wet one side of the substrate, than allow it to dry out.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is fast.  

Adult Size:

• They grow to 12cm

Temperament: 

• Because of their defensive nature, they aren't the best species to handle.

• If approached they will usually go into a defensive posture and stridulate.