TherophosaRex2003
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I'm at it again with another care sheet for another species of interest. When I look up tarantulas for sale, I've seen them offered as freebies. So I did some research, but a lot of the info I've encountered is either the same or conflicts with what I've found. So, if there's anything I need to remove, rework, or add, please let me know. Sorry about the grammar.
Brazilian Red & White Tarantula
Scientific Name: Vitalius chromatus
Lifespan: Males: 4 years Females: 10-20 years
Size: 6-7 inches
Enclosure Type: Terrestrial
Enclosure Size: 3x’s the length of the spider for all stages in horizontal space
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill up the enclosure up to ½-2/3 with substrate. 2. Hide* 3. Place Decor (Fake plants*, Cork bark, Branches) 4. Water Bowl
Substrate Options: Premade substrates like Reptisoil, Creature soil, jungle mix, Coco fiber mixed with sphagnum moss, sand, peat moss or topsoil, vermiculite
Temp: 65-85*F
Humidity: A water bowl along with a weekly light misting*
Food*
Sling: Pinhead crickets/roaches, pre-killed/cut up prey
Juvie: Medium crickets/roaches
Adult: Large crickets/roaches
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone reviewing this or is pet sitting, please look at notes)
Cleaning: Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours, be careful as the urticating hairs can get stuck in the enclosure so wear gloves, deep clean every few months
Notes: Overflow occasionally for a little humidity, Slings need a bit more humidity, but less as they get older, Keep one part moist and the other dry, If/when using fake plants best go with plastic and not fabric, Feeding depends on the size of the abdomen (if it’s bigger than the head feed less, if it’s smaller feed more), Prey can’t be over 2/3 the size of the spider, cut prey down or crush the heads for small spiders, Depending on the size/age of the spider offering more is needed, Can go a few weeks to months without feeding, can be fed other feeder options
Brazilian Red & White Tarantula
Scientific Name: Vitalius chromatus
Lifespan: Males: 4 years Females: 10-20 years
Size: 6-7 inches
Enclosure Type: Terrestrial
Enclosure Size: 3x’s the length of the spider for all stages in horizontal space
Enclosure Setup: 1. Fill up the enclosure up to ½-2/3 with substrate. 2. Hide* 3. Place Decor (Fake plants*, Cork bark, Branches) 4. Water Bowl
Substrate Options: Premade substrates like Reptisoil, Creature soil, jungle mix, Coco fiber mixed with sphagnum moss, sand, peat moss or topsoil, vermiculite
Temp: 65-85*F
Humidity: A water bowl along with a weekly light misting*
Food*
Sling: Pinhead crickets/roaches, pre-killed/cut up prey
Juvie: Medium crickets/roaches
Adult: Large crickets/roaches
Feeding Schedule* (If this is someone reviewing this or is pet sitting, please look at notes)
Cleaning: Cleaning: Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours, be careful as the urticating hairs can get stuck in the enclosure so wear gloves, deep clean every few months
Notes: Overflow occasionally for a little humidity, Slings need a bit more humidity, but less as they get older, Keep one part moist and the other dry, If/when using fake plants best go with plastic and not fabric, Feeding depends on the size of the abdomen (if it’s bigger than the head feed less, if it’s smaller feed more), Prey can’t be over 2/3 the size of the spider, cut prey down or crush the heads for small spiders, Depending on the size/age of the spider offering more is needed, Can go a few weeks to months without feeding, can be fed other feeder options
