Tliltocatl sabulosum (Guatemalan Red Rump) 

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New World Terrestrial Tarantula

Great beginner T

 

Comments: 

• This is a very hardy tarantula and easy to care for.

• The hairs on the legs are pitch black and abdomen almost black red.

• Great display species.

Temp/humidity:

• Ideal temperature 21°-29°C degrees 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.

• Great display tarantula. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

• This specie is a excellent eater. 

Water Requirements:

• Keep a water dish in the tank.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is medium.  

• Adult size legspan of 15cm. 

Temperament: 

• This is a skittish tarantula.

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