New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner sspecies
 
Comments: 
	
This is an aggressive eating T. 
	
If you would like a huge tarantula that is easy to care for, and is hardy, this is the species for you. 
	
It is a good display spider. 
	
This is a must have species.
Temp/humidity: 
	
Ideal temperature between 23°C and 27°C and humidity between 65%-75%. 
	
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: 
	
As a spiderling use least 7cm for burrowing. 
	
As sub-adult-adult use 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.
Water Requirements: I
	
Keep a water dish in the tank.
	
Dampen one-half of the substrate in the terrarium by overflowing the water dish, than I allow it to dry out.
Growth Rate: 
	
The growth rate for this species is medium-fast. 
	
Leg span 25cm.
Temperament: 
	
This is a bold tarantula, but not aggressive as an adult.
	
It very seldom uses a defensive pose, but would rather retreat than stand and fight.