Rarity, for newbies and experts
Aggression level 2 - docile but sometimes nervous
Arboricola, typical of South American forests
It needs a well-structured, breezy terrarium
DIMENSIONS: Size S – 1.5 cm. legspan included
SOURCE: Different areas of South America
AMBIENTAMENT VALUES: temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius during the day, 20-22 degrees Celsius overnight humidity 70% with optimal ventilation
ALIMENTATION: size-appropriate insects (grills, cockroaches, worms, locusts) medium-sized isopods, quite voracious
TIP SET UP: terrarium or faunabox 30x30x45 or even taller, substrate 5 cm peat and/or coconut fiber, along with tropical plants, bowl with water or hydrogel always present and a natural or artificial shelter. Daily sprays to keep moisture constant and promote further hydration from the foliage. Important laminar air flow, to obtain a very important ventilation for this tarantula
ABITUDINI: arboreal arachnids
AGGRESSIVITA: 2 – low, quite docile although it can be nervous at times
GROWTH RAPIDITY: average, with a longevity from 3-5 years (males) to 10-15 (females)
STATUS CITES: no
CLINICAL/TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: WCH UNIVERSITY ADELAIDE; AUSTRALIA
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