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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 141116" data-attributes="member: 26980">I don't have that exact species, but the L klugi I have is closely related and the behaviors and care are virtually identical.Keep these in a larger then normal enclosure. Even though they will almost never use it, provide a large generously sized hide such as a half round type.If they have a place to hide, they'll go there instead of becoming defensive or possibly making a run for it.At 3 or 4 inches, you can just go ahead and put it in an adult size enclosure. Their feeding responses are strong enough so they'll have no trouble feeding.You can also drop feeders right beside them but don't directly tong feed them or they'll attack the tongs in an unnerving manner.Feed them the usual crickets, meal worms, roaches etc. They'll eat anything. Feeding vertebrates such as mice is totally unnecessary and those can injure or kill a tarantula.  If you are hell bent on feeding them mice, only feed pinkies.A better alternative is to feed them an occasional Earth worm once a month and as the first meal after they molt and the fangs harden up. These are treats, not primary food sources.  Hornworms fall into the same category.They don't need moisture but it is greatly appreciated and will help them grow faster.Add enough frog moss for them to relax on and stretch out fully. Keep that moist. They totally love it and will spend most of their time chilling out on it. This is great for taking photos.Try to keep them in a room that is at least 75 degrees. It'll help them grow. They like it at around 80 degrees, but only do that if you can safely heat the cage (or the entire room) 75 is just fine.If they climb up the walls and head for height and light, they are cold. PM me for how to address that. I warm all my cages, but it's just a little tricky and screwups can be fatal. Again, just go for 75 degrees. It's much easier that way.In the enclosure, floor space is more important then height.These are totally unsuitable for handling. Yes, you can be calm but unsuitable for handling at the same time. Their feeding response is so strong that if you try to handle, you WILL get bitten. The odds are basically 500% certain.Having said that, they aren't aggressive like, say, an OBT, just hungry all the time. Basically, it's eat first ask questions later.I keep mine in a 5 gallon Terra Blue professional enclosure with the reptilock.  This is as close to perfect of a tarantula cage as I can find for terrestrials.[MEDIA=youtube]PG4z70DqgRE[/MEDIA][MEDIA=youtube]L9_7pfDSBng[/MEDIA]Your L parahybana will basically become identical, with only slight color differences. The typical adult size is 7 to 9 inches DLS. (13 to 16 cm)The largest Lasiodora species is L striatepes, which might get to 10 inches on rare occasions. This was considered the largest spider on Earth until T blondi was discovered.</blockquote>

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