Ornithoctoninae sp. Hati Hati (Purple Earth Tiger)
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Old World Arboreal Tarantula
This species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula
Comments:
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A beautiful purple and black species with a light yellow carapace
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This is a seclude species and is rarely visible.
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It is reported that the toxin from this tarantula is strong.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature between 25°-27°C and the humidity at 60%-70%.
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The substrate in the terrarium is kept more on the dry side and monthly I wet the substrate, than allow it to dry out completely.
Enclosure:
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This is a arboreal tarantula. As spiderling or juvenile, put a twig in the vial so it may climb, but they normally spend most of the time webbed in at the base of the twigs. When they get between 8cm-10cm house them in their permanent enclosures. They should be given a hollow vertical branch or cork to climb into.
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Their enclosure should be vertical. If the terrarium is decorated with plants, live or artificial, it will encourage the tarantula to venture out of its hide periodically.
Retreat/Hide:
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A 25cm vertical barreled bark leaned against the cage.
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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Glue a small bottle cap to the bark that is leaning against the cage for water and mist once a week.
Growth Rate:
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This is a fast growing tarantula.
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Leg span 20cm
Temperament:
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This is a very fast moving spider.
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It is not what would be consider a defensive tarantula, but will probably bite if provoked.
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They can be flighty.
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