Indian Violet Tarantula (Chilobrachys fimbriatus) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Attribute	Details
Common Name	Indian Violet Tarantula
Scientific Name	Chilobrachys fimbriatus
Origin	India, Sri Lanka
Adult Size	12–15 cm leg span
Lifespan	Females: 15–20 years, Males: 3–5 years
Activity	Nocturnal, burrowing predator

Behavior

• Fast, defensive, and highly nervous; not recommended for handling.

• Burrower; spends most of the day in substrate or hidden retreats.

• Aggressive when threatened; may strike or flee.

• Uses silk to line burrows and create retreats.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a single adult

• Substrate: 10–15 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or peat moss; slightly moist but well-drained

• Decor: Cork bark, logs, rocks; provide burrowing space and hides

• Humidity: 70–80%

• Temperature:

  • Day: 24–28°C

  • Night: 20–24°C

• Lighting: Low light; indirect only

• Ventilation: Moderate airflow; avoid stagnant air

Compatibility

• Best housed singly due to aggressive and territorial nature.

• Avoid cohabiting with other spiders or small invertebrates.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on live prey:

  • Crickets

  • Roaches

  • Mealworms / superworms

• Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1× per week

• Provide shallow water dish

• Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

Care Tips

• Avoid handling; fast-moving and defensive.

• Maintain proper humidity to support molting.

• Provide burrows and hides lined with silk.

• Spot-clean regularly; remove mold and waste.

• Ensure secure lid; excellent burrower and escape-prone.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, deep substrate, burrows, hides

• 🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–24°C

• 💧 Humidity: 70–80%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, burrowing predator

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide burrows and hides

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