Lasiodora klugi (Bahai Scarlet Birdeater)
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Beginner T
Comments:
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It has dark red hairs on its abdomen and is has a heavier and thicker build than the L. parahybana
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This is an aggressive eating T.
Temp/humidity:
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23°-27°C degrees and humidity at 65%-75%
Enclosure:
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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:
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Place a bark for a starter burrow hide
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 tank.
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Dampen one-half of the substrate in the terrarium by overflowing the water dish, than I allow it to dry out.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate for this species is medium-fast.
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Adult leg span of 19cm
Temperament:
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This is a bold tarantula, but not aggressive as an adult.
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It may use a defensive pose, but would rather retreat than stand and fight.
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