Care Sheet - Brazilian Red and White Tarantula

Scientific name
Nhandu chromatus
Habitat
Brazil, tropical rainforest
Size
max. 7 cm
Life Expectancy
10 to 12 years
Reproduction
After successful pairing the female builds a cocoon. In this cocoon are
between 600-1800 eggs. After 8 to 12 weeks the spiderlings hatch.
Temperature
22-28C
Humidity
60-80%
Lighting
Incandescent spot light on a dimmer thermostat or a heat mat on a thermostat
work well.
Substrate
A good layer of Jungle Bedding, orchid bark or coir
Cage Furniture
Cork tubes, bark pieces, flat shallow water bowl.
Terrarium Size
30x30x20 cm
Food
Cockroach, crickets, locusts, wax moth, meal beetle larvae and sometimes
baby mice.

Comments
Peaceful, but skittish species. good for beginners.
John Gamesby