Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula
19 Hours
24
0
$75.00
Description
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Venmo8 year old female Tarantula and terrarium
Info:
The Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) is ==a highly popular, arid-adapted tarantula recognized by the bold, cream-white stripes along its leg joints==. Native to Central America, this terrestrial species is an avid burrower, is long-lived, and has a relatively calm but skittish temperament.
Key Species Facts
- Size: Females reach a leg span of \(4.5\) to \(5.5\) inches.
- Lifespan: Females can live up to 20 years, whereas males have a much shorter lifespan of 5 to 7 years.
- Temperament: Generally docile but skittish. As a New World species, they prefer to retreat to their burrows or flick urticating hairs if they feel threatened, rather than bite.
Housing & Care Guide
Because they are deep-burrowing spiders, they require specific husbandry to thrive:
- Enclosure: A terrestrial setup is ideal. Spiderlings spend most of their time completely buried.
- Substrate: Provide 4 to 6+ inches of moisture-retaining substrate (like coco fiber or peat moss) mixed with a bit of sand to allow them to dig deep, intricate tunnels.
- Temperature & Humidity: Maintain temperatures between 75°F and 82°F. Keep one corner of the enclosure slightly moist, while letting the rest remain dry to mimic their native scrubland and dry forest habitats.
- Diet: Feed appropriately sized insects such as crickets, roaches, and mealworms once to twice a week. Always provide a shallow dish with fresh water
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Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula
19 Hours
24
0
$75.00
Description
Payment Types Accepted
Venmo8 year old female Tarantula and terrarium
Info:
The Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) is ==a highly popular, arid-adapted tarantula recognized by the bold, cream-white stripes along its leg joints==. Native to Central America, this terrestrial species is an avid burrower, is long-lived, and has a relatively calm but skittish temperament.
Key Species Facts
- Size: Females reach a leg span of \(4.5\) to \(5.5\) inches.
- Lifespan: Females can live up to 20 years, whereas males have a much shorter lifespan of 5 to 7 years.
- Temperament: Generally docile but skittish. As a New World species, they prefer to retreat to their burrows or flick urticating hairs if they feel threatened, rather than bite.
Housing & Care Guide
Because they are deep-burrowing spiders, they require specific husbandry to thrive:
- Enclosure: A terrestrial setup is ideal. Spiderlings spend most of their time completely buried.
- Substrate: Provide 4 to 6+ inches of moisture-retaining substrate (like coco fiber or peat moss) mixed with a bit of sand to allow them to dig deep, intricate tunnels.
- Temperature & Humidity: Maintain temperatures between 75°F and 82°F. Keep one corner of the enclosure slightly moist, while letting the rest remain dry to mimic their native scrubland and dry forest habitats.
- Diet: Feed appropriately sized insects such as crickets, roaches, and mealworms once to twice a week. Always provide a shallow dish with fresh water
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