Nicaraguan Gold Tarantula (Stichoplastoris sp. “Nicaragua”) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Attribute	Details
Common Name	Nicaraguan Gold Tarantula
Scientific Name	Stichoplastoris sp. “Nicaragua”
Origin	Nicaragua, Central America
Adult Size	12–15 cm leg span
Lifespan	Females: 12–15 years, Males: 3–5 years
Activity	Terrestrial, burrowing, nocturnal predator

Behavior

• Calm but defensive; may display threat posture when disturbed.

• Terrestrial burrower; spends most of the day in substrate or hides.

• Active hunter at night; fast-moving when provoked.

• Uses silk to line burrows and create retreats.

Enclosure Requirements

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

• Substrate: 8–12 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or peat moss; slightly moist but well-drained

• Decor: Cork bark, rocks, logs; provide burrows or hides

• Humidity: 65–75%

• Temperature:

  • Day: 24–28°C

  • Night: 20–24°C

• Lighting: Low light; indirect only

• Ventilation: Moderate airflow to prevent mold

Compatibility

• Best housed singly; territorial and defensive.

• Avoid cohabiting with other spiders or arthropods.

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 and defensive.

• Maintain proper substrate and humidity for burrowing and molting.

• Provide burrows and hiding spaces.

• Spot-clean regularly; remove mold and waste.

• Ensure secure lid; escape-prone if stressed.

Visual Quick Guide

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

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

• 💧 Humidity: 65–75%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial hunter

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide burrows and hides

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