Nhandu coloratovillosus juvenile

[octanejunkie]

The tarantula fairy sent me a 4-5" N. coloratovillosus juvenile

I honestly wasn't ready for or expecting a juvenile this large, but I had a spare container that I was able to throw together with 3-4" of sub, a coconut shell hide, water dish, some moss and a fake succulent. I will have a proper enclosure for this fellow shortly and will rehouse within the next few days.

A few quick pics!

I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and opportunity to keep another Nhandu sp. I honestly would probably not have considered coloratovillosus, but I'm stoked to have this guy/girl lol

Thanks to my T-Fairy @Casey K.

 

[Rs50matt]

Very nice. Next nhandu to get would be the carapoensis

 

[octanejunkie]

Caught coloratovillosus drinking this morning

 

[octanejunkie]

Someone is in premolt

 

[BrokenRay]

Nice looking T, what kind of temperament does yours have?

 

[octanejunkie]

Nice looking T, what kind of temperament does yours have?

It is in premolt so it's been mostly a pet rock that changes position every few hours, but never in front of me lol
It's been pretty chill, I suspect it may become more active after it molts

 

[octanejunkie]

Didn't notice any webbing activity but there he is, on his back in the same spot he's been for the last 4 hours
See you on the flip-side, literally, little buddy

 

[Casey K.]

Can't wait to see those colors pop after his molt!

 

[octanejunkie]

Can't wait to see those colors pop after his molt!

Same!

 

[octanejunkie]

Waiting for that color to pop, but until then, here's the exo

And it's a boy

 

[Casey K.]

Now, you need to find a female. Shouldn't be too much longer before he matures!