This is an old world species that it quick and skittish. They are known for their defensiveness, but will almost always attempt to hide in their burrow if threatened. This tarantula is an extremely active webber. It is not uncommon for them to cover the entire enclosure in webbing before they are satisfied.

Lifespan
15 - 20 years for females.
Males would live significantly shorter lives, closer to 3 - 5 years

Size
Adult Size: 10.15cm

Diet
Feeding an appropriately sized cricket or two once a week will suffice.

Housing
The best cage for your pet is a fish tank or terrarium with a locking mesh screen top. A minimum tank size for housing your pet spider is five gallons. A ten gallon tank is ideal. It provides the tarantula with more space and you more options for decorating.

Humidity
Humidity should be on the humid side, including misting to wet one side of the substrate and a water dish that always has some water available.

Temperament
: Quick, defensive, and skittish.

Substrate
Make sure there is a good deal of horizontal space with a few inches of substrate to facilitate burrowing
If you like the look of these animals, and would like any further information, please call the shop directly on 014592013 and ask for our Pet dept, or contact us for more images or information at [email protected]. The Livestock List is updated regularly, but please call ahead to ensure we still have what you want, or to reserve something you may have seen.

Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect and we will hold it for you