OldWorld Fossoril Tarantula
For the advanced keeper
Age: April 2017
Longevity: up to 15 years
 
Comments: 
	This is an attractive colorful black tarantula with beautiful markings on its legs

Temp/Humidity:
		Ideal temperature between 22-28°C and humidity between 65-80%.
	
		Wet one half of the terrarium where the water dish is then allow it to dry out completely.
	

Enclosure: 	This is an obligate burrower, therefore a spiderling needs 7cm of substrate and an adult needs 20cm of substrate to burrow.

Retreat/Hide: 	This species doesn't need a hide, it will make its own burrow. 

Food Consumption: 	Feed slings twice a week
	Feed adults once a week.
	Food size should be the size of the carapace.
	This species is a good eater. 

Water Requirements: 	Keep a water dish in the tank. 
	Keep the substrate in the terrarium damp. 
	Every two months wet the substrate, than allow it to dry out.

Growth Rate: 	The growth rate of this species is fast. 
	10cm and 12cm leg span.  

Temperament: 	They are more docile than their cousins, but should still be handled with care.