New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner
 
Comments: 
	
These tarantulas are impressive to see when age set in. 
	
Everyone should have at least one of these.
Temp/humidity: 
	
Ideal temperature 21°-29°C degrees and humidity at 65%-80%
	
As sling wet one half side of the terrarium where the water dish is then allow it to dry out completely. Dry substrate for juvies and older.
Enclosure: 
	
Use a spiderling vial that will allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing and 10cm as sub-adult-adult.
Retreat/Hide: 
	
Place a bark for a starter burrow hide. 
	
This is an opportunistic burrower. 
	
Great display tarantula.
Food Consumption: 
	
Feed slings twice a week.
	
Feed adults once a week.
	
Food size should be the size of the carapace.. 
	
This species is an excellent eater. 
Water Requirements: 
	
Keep a water dish in the tank.  
Growth Rate: 
	
The growth rate of this species is medium. 
	
Adult leg span 15cm
Temperament: 
	
This is a docile species.