Behavior

• One of the largest tarantula species in the world.

• Generally defensive and may flick urticating hairs when disturbed.

• Terrestrial species that prefers to stay near burrows or hides.

• Not recommended for handling due to size, strength, and defensive nature.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 50–60 liters for a single adult

• Substrate: 15–20 cm of coconut fiber, peat moss, or soil mix to allow burrowing

• Decor: Cork bark hides, logs, and stable structures for shelter

• Humidity: 75–85%

• Temperature:

  • Day: 24–28°C

  • Night: 20–24°C

• Lighting: Low light; indirect only

• Ventilation: Good airflow while maintaining humidity

Compatibility

• Must be housed singly; highly territorial toward other spiders.

• Avoid housing with any other invertebrates.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on large live prey:

  • Crickets

  • Roaches

  • Mealworms / superworms

  • Occasionally larger prey for adults

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

• Provide a shallow water dish for drinking

• Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

Care Tips

• Maintain high humidity with slightly moist substrate.

• Provide deep substrate for burrowing and security.

• Avoid handling; species may flick irritating hairs when stressed.

• Spot-clean regularly and monitor enclosure conditions.

• Ensure enclosure is secure to prevent escapes.

Breeding

• Oviparous; females produce egg sacs containing several hundred eggs.

• Incubation typically lasts 6–10 weeks depending on environmental conditions.

• Spiderlings are independent once hatched and require small live prey.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥50–60 L, deep substrate, hides

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

• 💧 Humidity: 75–85%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (large live insects)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial hunter

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide deep substrate and stable humidity

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