New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Good beginner species
 
Comments: 
	
This is a very attractive tarantula. 
	
The velvet black body with the ruby red hairs on the abdomen is a beautiful contrast.
	
It is always in view and is hardy. 
	
You want go wrong in acquiring one. 
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. 
	
Good 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 the feisty tarantula. 
	
This tarantula has mood swings and will rear up at you.