New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner species
 
Comments: 
	
This is a very handsome looking T. 
	
Rosies are notorious for long extensive fasts. 
Temp/humidity: 
	
Ideal temperature 18-26C and humidity at 55%-65%.  
	
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: 
	
This is an opportunistic burrower. 
	
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.
	
This species is a so-so eater. 
Water Requirements:
	
Keep a water dish in the tank.
	
Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry.
Growth Rate: 
	
This is a slow growing species; but with proper feeding and warmth, the growth rate of this species is medium.
Adult Size: 
	
They get 15cm. 
Temperament: 
	
This tarantula has mood swings. 
	
It may allow you to pet it one day and show you her fangs the next. 
	
It may give a threat pose, but is reluctant to bite.