Lasiodora klugi (Bahai Scarlet Birdeater)

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New World Terrestrial Tarantula

Beginner T

 

Comments: 

• It has dark red hairs on its abdomen and is has a heavier and thicker build than the L. parahybana

• This is an aggressive eating T.

Temp/humidity:

• 23°-27°C degrees and humidity at 65%-75%  

Enclosure: 

• As a spiderling, use a vial that would allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing. As sub-adult-adult use a terrarium that will allow at least 10cm of substrate.

Retreat/Hide: 

• Place a bark for a starter burrow hide 

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 tank.

• Dampen one-half of the substrate in the terrarium by overflowing the water dish, than I allow it to dry out.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate for this species is medium-fast. 

• Adult leg span of 19cm

Temperament: 

• This is a bold tarantula, but not aggressive as an adult.

• It may use a defensive pose, but would rather retreat than stand and fight.

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