Tliltocatl sabulosum (Guatemalan Red Rump)
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner T
Comments:
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This is a very hardy tarantula and easy to care for.
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The hairs on the legs are pitch black and abdomen almost black red.
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Great display species.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 21°-29°C degrees humidity at 65%-80%
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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:
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Use a spiderling vial that will allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing and 10cm as sub-adult-adult.
Retreat/Hide:
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Place a bark for a starter burrow hide.
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Great display tarantula.
Food Consumption:
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Feed slings twice a week.
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Feed adults once a week.
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Food size should be the size of the carapace.
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This specie is a excellent eater.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the tank.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is medium.
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Adult size legspan of 15cm.
Temperament:
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This is a skittish tarantula.
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