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Adults of this species have a solid black body set off by a bright yellow orange patch of hairs at the base of the abdomen, a high contrast look shared with its close relative, the Chilean Dwarf Flame Tarantula. This species only grows to about 2.5 inches in diagonal leg span. Like others in the genus, this species has a very long lifespan, with females reaching about 20 to 30 years while males live 5 or more years. This species is also very calm and forgiving, and one we recommend for beginner keepers or anyone who wants an easier keeping experience. 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This species burrows and digs, so the enclosure is sized a notch ahead of the animal rather than snug to its current size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always include a rock or piece of bark large enough to fully hide under. In the wild this species spends the day tucked under cover like this, coming out mainly in the mornings, and the hide also gives it a spot to retreat to for extra humidity if it wants it. If a spiderling is seen tucked tightly into a corner, that is usually a sign the enclosure is running a little too humid rather than too dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e From here, expect to size up to about 5 by 5 by 4 inches and then about 8 by 8 by 5 inches as it grows, each stage lasting roughly 18 to 24 months at this species' slow growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep them between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the optimal range for most highland species like this one. Cooler temperatures are survivable, but increase the odds of trouble molting and growing, so we recommend staying in this range for the best results. Most keepers do not need any extra heating to hit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species comes from the semi-arid regions of Chile, where mornings bring natural condensation that dries off as the day warms. We recommend a light misting about once a week. The top of the substrate can dry out between mistings, but the substrate underneath should never be allowed to dry out completely, matching the surface dry, soil damp balance this species is used to in the wild. The hide (see Setup Tips) gives it a spot to retreat back down to that moisture whenever it wants it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e At this size, offer prey around 1\/8\" (roughly the size of the carapace), at least once a week. This species does not eat much and may go a week or more, sometimes closer to a month, between meals, so a slower feeding pace is normal rather than a cause for concern. Overfeeding is the bigger risk, since uneaten prey left in a humid enclosure is what leads to mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a calm, forgiving species that tolerates the occasional off day in husbandry without any drama, making it an easy one to live with at every size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for Homoeomma orellanai?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this species eats infrequently, the abdomen is a better health check than counting feedings. A healthy abdomen sits as wide as, or wider than, the carapace. 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Adult females are blonde and gold with a black abdomen, while mature males turn the iconic bright red and black that gives this whole group of spiders its \"ladybird spider\" name. Spiderlings hatch out solid black, and females begin showing their adult coloration around 1 inch, about half of their 1.5 to 2 inch full size, while males stay black until they mature at their own full size of about 0.75 inch. Females live around 8 years while males live only 2 to 3. This calm, low-maintenance true spider gets everything it needs from its food and asks for almost nothing beyond feeding, making it one of the easiest invertebrates in the whole hobby to keep. 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Adults have blue and green legs, a matching carapace (head) with a cream outline along the sides, and an abdomen that displays every color of the rainbow at once, which is where the jewel name comes from. Spiderlings already show emerald green and pink abdomens with blue legs and pink femurs, gaining intensity rather than changing color as they grow, while the species only grows to about 2.5 to 3 inches in diagonal leg span. Females live about 8 years while males mature faster and live about 2 years. This species is docile, relying on camouflage and retreat rather than reacting, and one we recommend for keepers who want a small tarantula with serious color and behavior worth watching. 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A true dwarf, which means one upsize covers the whole life of the animal and the final enclosure still fits on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e You do not need to buy one. We do not sell a seladonia without it. Yours ships in a hand cut 2 by 2 by 3 inch dram vial with about half an inch of substrate, flat cork bark centered off the walls, and shallow starter holes already drilled into the cork. That is sized for a 1 inch spider, so this one has room to grow into it rather than out of it, and it stays tight enough to hold humidity and keep prey findable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One rehouse ahead of it, into a 5 by 5 by 7 inch enclosure once it passes an inch, and that is the last enclosure it will ever need. They do come out and move around, but they are mainly stationary, living at the trapdoor rather than roaming the way a pink toe does, so they do not need the height a traveling arboreal needs. At a medium to fast growth rate expect roughly 2 to 3 years to full size, faster kept warm and fed well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep them at 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This one matters more than most keepers expect. Kept cool they grow very slowly and do noticeably less, and we have consistently seen them do better warm. If your home sits in the 60s, plan on a heat source for this species rather than a shelf in the living room. Get the temperature right and every other part of keeping one gets easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate lightly damp and let the surface layer run drier. This is a tropical species, so it tolerates damp far longer than an arid tarantula would, and consistency matters more here than any number on a gauge. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild, arboreal tarantulas get most of their water from rainfall, drinking droplets off leaves, webbing, and enclosure walls rather than standing water. Misting the enclosure once a week is required, not optional, since it's this species' primary water source. A shallow water dish placed up on a piece of cork rather than on the floor is still worth keeping as a backup, and keeps crickets from drowning before they get eaten, but it should never replace regular misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prey length should run about a quarter of the leg span, roughly the width of the carapace. At half to three quarters of an inch that is a 1\/8 to 3\/16 inch cricket or a small roach nymph. Feed at least once a week. Pre-killed prey works well so they are sure to find it, and a well fed animal is far more likely to build and maintain its trapdoor than a hungry one that roams instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile and quick to disappear into its trapdoor when it feels disturbed. This species relies on camouflage and retreat, never on standing its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for the Brazilian Jewel Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Setup Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e We spent years testing enclosure designs for this species, different cage sizes, different ventilation, different bark, before we noticed something: the setups where the bark already had natural insect holes in it were the ones where spiders built trapdoors fastest. So we started drilling those same holes into cork and vials ourselves, and every seladonia we gave that setup built a trap within a week. Insect boreholes in wood are what a wild seladonia starts its trapdoor in, and drilling our own reproduces that same cue. We spent more years refining that design before we ever released it to customers, and once we saw how much trouble people had replicating it on their own, we started shipping it with the animal instead, hand cut and set up before every seladonia goes out the door. We have worked with this species for over six years now, and helping so many customers raise their seladonia all the way to adulthood has been one of the most rewarding parts of running this business. We feel our cages have played a big part in that, and the design has since been widely copied across the hobby, close to an industry standard for keeping this species now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCork Bark Is Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species will not behave naturally without proper flat cork bark to build on. Sterile natural cork from day one helps them settle and web faster, and a light dusting of fine bark or sphagnum on the surface helps them blend the trapdoor in. We stock the same sterile cork we use ourselves on our dry goods pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccess Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a delicate species, and three things carry it: consistent moisture, correctly sized prey, and minimal disturbance. Get those right and the rest takes care of itself. Anyone who has raised Avicularia or Caribena slings already has the skill set, and the keepers who thrive with this species are the ones who ask questions. We are here for exactly that, which is why this species is our specialty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard To Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the trapdoor is built it can be very hard to find, which is the whole point of it. Finding it and then watching an ambush is one of the best payoffs in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot Eating?\u003c\/strong\u003e If this tarantula ever skips a meal, try prekilling the prey item and placing it up high in the enclosure rather than leaving live prey to wander. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons any tarantula, arboreal species especially, will refuse food, so keeping up with misting and a full water dish is usually the fastest way to get it back on track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about Typhochlaena seladonia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I do when I first get my tarantula?\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as it arrives, mist the enclosure so there is clear moisture on the webbing, substrate, or enclosure wall, and keep an eye on it until you actually see it take a drink. Shipping is dehydrating, and an arboreal especially will not settle in or start eating until it has rehydrated properly, so this is the one step worth not skipping on day one. Once you have seen it drink, let it settle in undisturbed for a few days before offering its first meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for a Typhochlaena seladonia Brazilian Jewel well started sling measuring around half to three quarters of an inch (1\/2 to 3\/4 inch) in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed with roughly a 50\/50 chance of male or female. Since they hatch out around three eighths to half an inch, this one is already a few molts along, which takes the earliest stretch off your plate on a species that rewards a careful start. The jewel colors are noticeably brighter by this point and many are already working on a trapdoor. It arrives in a hand cut Pro Complete Setup, ready to use. Looking for other sizes? This species is also available as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/typhochlaena-seladonia-brazilian-jewel-3-8-1-2-new-gen-2-pro-setup-ready-to-use-for-1-5-2yrs\"\u003e3\/8 to 1\/2 inch Spiderling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/typhochleana-seladonia-brazilian-jewel-tarantula-around-0-75\"\u003e3\/4 to 1 inch Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/copy-of-typhochlaena-seladonia-brazilian-jewel-0-25-pro-1-year-setup-ready-to-use-custom-3-sticker\"\u003e1 inch and up Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"1\/2-3\/4\" Well Started Sling","offer_id":45816705417535,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/20230710_114814Large.jpg?v=1689293743"},{"product_id":"typhochlaena-seladonia-brazilian-jewel-3-8-1-2-new-gen-2-pro-setup-ready-to-use-for-1-5-2yrs","title":"Typhochlaena seladonia (Brazilian Jewel Tarantula) 3\/8-1\/2\" \u0026 Pro Complete Setup Ready To Use","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyphochlaena seladonia (Brazilian Jewel Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brazilian Jewel Tarantula, or Typhochlaena seladonia (T. seladonia), is a highly specialized dwarf arboreal trapdoor tarantula from Brazil. Adults have blue and green legs, a matching carapace (head) with a cream outline along the sides, and an abdomen that displays every color of the rainbow at once, which is where the jewel name comes from. Spiderlings already show emerald green and pink abdomens with blue legs and pink femurs, gaining intensity rather than changing color as they grow, while the species only grows to about 2.5 to 3 inches in diagonal leg span. Females live about 8 years while males mature faster and live about 2 years. This species is docile, relying on camouflage and retreat rather than reacting, and one we recommend for keepers who want a small tarantula with serious color and behavior worth watching. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Typhochlaena seladonia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost Colorful Tarantula:\u003c\/strong\u003e No tarantula described by science shows more color than this one, with green, yellow, red, pink, blue and orange all present across the abdomen and blue green legs to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamouflage Master:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every one of those colors is doing a job. Against bark the pattern reads as water droplets, running sap and tree texture, and the trapdoor itself is built to match the surface it sits on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Trapdoor Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds a camouflaged bark trapdoor flush against the surface, ambushes prey from the entrance, then maintains and re-textures it over time. Almost no other tarantula does any of this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Spiderlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colored from the very first instar rather than starting out drab, so there is no dull brown stage to wait out the way there is with most species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Dwarf Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf tarantulas suit keepers who want something smaller and less intimidating than a full sized species, and this one asks for very little space while giving up nothing on color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still new enough to captive breeding that most collections do not have one, and this is our specialty species, the one we have kept and studied longest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the Brazilian Jewel Tarantula be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings hatch out around three eighths to half an inch (3\/8 to 1\/2 inch) in diagonal leg span and reach an adult max of around 2.5 to 3 inches. A true dwarf, which means one upsize covers the whole life of the animal and the final enclosure still fits on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e You do not need to buy one. We do not sell a seladonia without it. Yours ships in a hand cut 2 by 2 by 3 inch dram vial with about half an inch of substrate, a piece of flat cork bark centered so it is not touching the walls, and shallow holes already drilled into the cork to give the trapdoor a starting point. That is built for a 1 inch spider rather than the one going in it, which is deliberate. It carries the animal through a lot of molts while staying small enough to hold humidity and small enough that a spiderling this size actually finds its prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e One rehouse ahead of it, into a 5 by 5 by 7 inch enclosure once it passes an inch, and that second enclosure is the last one it will ever need. They do come out and move around, but they are mainly stationary, living at the trapdoor rather than roaming the way a pink toe does, so they do not need the height a traveling arboreal needs. At a medium to fast growth rate expect roughly 2 to 3 years to full size, faster kept warm and fed well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep them at 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This one matters more than most keepers expect. Kept cool they grow very slowly and do noticeably less, and we have consistently seen them do better warm. If your home sits in the 60s, plan on a heat source for this species rather than a shelf in the living room. Get the temperature right and every other part of keeping one gets easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate lightly damp and let the surface layer run drier. This is a tropical species, so it tolerates damp far longer than an arid tarantula would, and consistency matters more here than any number on a gauge. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild, arboreal tarantulas get most of their water from rainfall, drinking droplets off leaves, webbing, and enclosure walls rather than standing water. Misting the enclosure once a week is required, not optional, since it's this species' primary water source. A shallow water dish placed up on a piece of cork rather than on the floor is still worth keeping as a backup, and keeps crickets from drowning before they get eaten, but it should never replace regular misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prey length should run about a quarter of the leg span, roughly the width of the carapace. At three eighths to half an inch that is a 3\/32 to 1\/8 inch cricket or a small roach nymph. Feed at least once a week. Pre-killed prey works well so they are sure to find it, and a well fed animal is far more likely to build and maintain its trapdoor than a hungry one that roams instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile and quick to disappear into its trapdoor when it feels disturbed. This species relies on camouflage and retreat, never on standing its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for the Brazilian Jewel Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Setup Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e We spent years testing enclosure designs for this species, different cage sizes, different ventilation, different bark, before we noticed something: the setups where the bark already had natural insect holes in it were the ones where spiders built trapdoors fastest. So we started drilling those same holes into cork and vials ourselves, and every seladonia we gave that setup built a trap within a week. Insect boreholes in wood are what a wild seladonia starts its trapdoor in, and drilling our own reproduces that same cue. We spent more years refining that design before we ever released it to customers, and once we saw how much trouble people had replicating it on their own, we started shipping it with the animal instead, hand cut and set up before every seladonia goes out the door. We have worked with this species for over six years now, and helping so many customers raise their seladonia all the way to adulthood has been one of the most rewarding parts of running this business. We feel our cages have played a big part in that, and the design has since been widely copied across the hobby, close to an industry standard for keeping this species now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCork Bark Is Essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species will not behave naturally without proper flat cork bark to build on. Sterile natural cork from day one helps them settle and web faster, and a light dusting of fine bark or sphagnum on the surface helps them blend the trapdoor in. We stock the same sterile cork we use ourselves on our dry goods pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccess Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a delicate species, and three things carry it: consistent moisture, correctly sized prey, and minimal disturbance. Get those right and the rest takes care of itself. Anyone who has raised Avicularia or Caribena slings already has the skill set, and the keepers who thrive with this species are the ones who ask questions. We are here for exactly that, which is why this species is our specialty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard To Spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the trapdoor is built it can be very hard to find, which is the whole point of it. Finding it and then watching an ambush is one of the best payoffs in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot Eating?\u003c\/strong\u003e If this tarantula ever skips a meal, try prekilling the prey item and placing it up high in the enclosure rather than leaving live prey to wander. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons any tarantula, arboreal species especially, will refuse food, so keeping up with misting and a full water dish is usually the fastest way to get it back on track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about Typhochlaena seladonia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I do when I first get my tarantula?\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as it arrives, mist the enclosure so there is clear moisture on the webbing, substrate, or enclosure wall, and keep an eye on it until you actually see it take a drink. Shipping is dehydrating, and an arboreal especially will not settle in or start eating until it has rehydrated properly, so this is the one step worth not skipping on day one. Once you have seen it drink, let it settle in undisturbed for a few days before offering its first meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for a Typhochlaena seladonia Brazilian Jewel spiderling measuring around three eighths to half an inch (3\/8 to 1\/2 inch) in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed with roughly a 50\/50 chance of male or female. This is about the size the species hatches at, which makes it your cheapest way to collect this species, and you raise it through every stage yourself. Even this small it already shows emerald green and pink on the abdomen with blue legs. Housing a baby tarantula this size is the part most people get wrong, so it ships in a hand cut Pro Complete Setup with the cork and the trapdoor starter holes ready on day one. Looking for other sizes? 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'panama' (Lava Tarantula) 0.33-0.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavus sp. 'Panama' (Lava Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lava Tarantula, or Davus sp. 'Panama', is a dwarf terrestrial tarantula native to Panama. Adults display a beautiful bright red orange coloration with black legs, a black carapace (head), and black markings on the abdomen, creating a high contrast pattern that makes the whole animal look like it is glowing, which is where the lava name comes from. Spiderlings start out pink and black, and that pink brightens into a vivid red orange through the juvenile stage and keeps intensifying as the animal grows. This dwarf tarantula reaches a max diagonal leg span of about 3.5 inches, and females live about 10 years while males live 2 to 3 years. This species is calm but skittish, far more likely to run than stand its ground, and is great for keepers who want a small tarantula with serious color. Grab this dwarf new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Davus sp. 'Panama'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmazing Lava Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright red orange body set against black legs, a black carapace and black markings on the abdomen, the same high-contrast pattern that gives this species its lava name. In person it reads as though the animal is lit from inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink and black spiderling turns red orange as it grows, and the juvenile stage is where that color runs brightest, so the change happens in front of you rather than arriving finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf tarantulas suit keepers who want a small tarantula that is easier to house and less intimidating to work around, and this one gives up nothing on color for being small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the heaviest webbers we keep at this size. It will web over most of the enclosure until the setup itself becomes the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm, But Skittish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even-tempered day to day, but quick to react if disturbed, far more likely to walk away or duck into its webbing than to stand its ground. It moves quickly for a new world terrestrial this size, but it has no interest in a confrontation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the Lava Tarantula be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species reaches an adult max of about 3.5 inches in diagonal leg span. Spiderlings start out around 0.33 to 0.5 inch, so there is plenty of growing left ahead of them. A stout bodied dwarf that keeps real visual presence at a size that stays easy to house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4 by 4 by 3 inch enclosure with at least 1.5 inches of substrate, a hide, and anchor points for webbing. We size every terrestrial tarantula enclosure ahead of the animal rather than to its current size, so there is room to grow into and enough depth to web heavily and scrape out a shallow burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two rehouses ahead of it. This one starts in cage 1, then moves into an 8 by 8 by 5 inch enclosure and finally a 12 by 12 by 8 inch one at full adult size. At this species' medium to fast growth rate each enclosure lasts roughly 8 to 12 months, and full size arrives in about 2 to 4 years. Males often mature before ever needing that third cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep this species between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a tropical species, and keeping it at a cooler temperature raises the odds of a bad molt or a lack of appetite. We always recommend keeping all animals in their natural temperature ranges and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never let the substrate dry out completely. This is a tropical species, and it is not very forgiving if things get too dry, so keep the substrate lightly moist at all times. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prey length should run about a quarter of the leg span, roughly the width of the carapace. At 0.33 to 0.5 inch that is a 1\/16 to 1\/8 inch cricket or a small roach nymph. Feed at least once a week. This species has a strong feeding response and grows steadily when kept consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm but skittish, and quick to walk away or duck into its webbing when disturbed. This is not a species that stands its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for the Lava Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly moist substrate, never wet, holds humidity, drives the heavy webbing this species is known for, and keeps this tarantula out where you can see it rather than tucked away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiderling Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings want steady moisture, and the formula is three things: keep the substrate consistently slightly damp, feed correctly sized prey every week, and leave it alone to web. 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Adults of this species have orange legs, a stunning black carapace (head) with reflective orange markings, and an orange abdomen with black markings that create a row of orange dots, leading to its pumpkin patch name. Spiderlings are already colorful, looking like miniature versions of the adults, while the species only grows to about 3.5 inches in diagonal leg span. Dwarf tarantulas are popular among many keepers who want a small tarantula that feels less intimidating than a larger species, and this is a long lived dwarf on top of that, with females reaching about 8 to 10 years while males live 1.5 to 2 years. This species is docile but fast, and one we recommend for keepers who want a small colorful spider that stays out where they can see it. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a well started sling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Hapalopus formosus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange And Black Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange legs set against a black carapace and abdomen marked with bold orange patterning, a high contrast look that stays vivid rather than washing out with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Spiderlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even from hatchling, this species has a stunning orange and black coloration that intensifies as it ages, so many keepers love raising one from the very start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense sheets of webbing across the enclosure, often covering substrate and decor completely, which makes for a genuinely different looking setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Dwarf Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most popular dwarf tarantulas in the hobby. A small tarantula that feels far less intimidating than a larger species, without giving up any of the color for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e A longtime favorite around Halloween thanks to the jack-o-lantern patterning, which is where the common name comes from. Plenty of people go looking for it as the pumpkin tarantula in October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the Pumpkin Patch Tarantula be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These hatch out around a third to half an inch (0.33 to 0.5 inch) and reach a max size of about 3.5 inches at full leg span, which is a true dwarf and part of the appeal. That is two enclosure upsizes to plan for across a fast first couple of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e This size's spiderling housing is a 4 by 4 by 3 inch enclosure with about 1.25 inches of substrate, a hide such as a piece of cork bark, and anchor points for webbing. On dwarf terrestrials we build to roughly 3 times the leg span for footprint and 2 times for height, and we size for where the animal is headed rather than where it sits today, so this is built for a 1.2 inch spider. Consider sizing up one notch to 5 by 5 by 3 inches for extra room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three enclosures for life, two rehouses total. Next is an 8 by 8 by 5 inch setup with about 2.5 inches of substrate once it passes roughly 1.2 inches, then a 12 by 12 by 8 inch adult enclosure with 3.5 inches of substrate around 2.3 inches. This is a fast growing species, 1 to 2 years to full size, so expect roughly 6 to 8 months out of each enclosure. Males mature much faster than females and often never need the third one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 and 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are moisture sensitive, so keep the substrate damp but not saturated, about the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well because it resists mold and holds that moisture steadily. At this size the substrate drying out completely is the one thing to stay ahead of, so check it rather than trusting a schedule. Good ventilation is critical. 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Coconut fiber, a water dish, and checking the substrate rather than trusting a schedule covers it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolitary Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e House individually. Attempts at cohabitation can end in cannibalism, so one animal per enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females reach about 8 to 10 years while males live 1.5 to 2 years, which is a long run for a dwarf and worth knowing before you pick a sexed animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for a Hapalopus formosus Pumpkin Patch well started sling measuring around half to three quarters of an inch (0.5 to 0.75 inch) in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed with roughly a 50\/50 chance of male or female. A few molts past hatch size, which puts it through the most delicate stretch of its life already. The pattern is stronger than on a fresh sling and the feeding response is more reliable, so this is the size to take if you want the raising experience with less of the early risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ - Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the temperament of the Hapalopus formosus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHapalopus formosus is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003edocile but very fast\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than displaying defensive behaviors, this dwarf tarantula is more likely to bolt for cover when disturbed. 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Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a true dwarf with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Cyriocosmus elegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright orange and black carapace, black and white legs, and a bronze heart marking on the abdomen make this one of the most recognizable dwarf tarantulas in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Spiderlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings grow fast and show off their coloration even while still small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds noticeable webbing for a species of its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Cyriocosmus elegans be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 2 inches at full leg span, a true dwarf species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. 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The abdomen shows a clean, bold orange design over a deep black base, with sharper edges and a more refined look compared to similar species. The legs carry warmer orange tones overall, contrasted by darker femurs, while the carapace (head) displays noticeable radiating striping that adds to its detailed appearance. Adults remain small at around 2–3 inches, but their coloration and constant movement give them a strong visual presence. Slings already show this contrast early on, developing directly into their adult look without a dull phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Hapalopus sp. “Bolivar”?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eEarly coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings show bold black and orange patterning right away, with no long dull stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"887\"\u003eActive and visible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequently out moving across webbing when humidity is dialed in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eHeavy webbing behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense, layered web mats that often cover the entire enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eHigh-contrast appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, bright orange against deep black gives it a very defined look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eCare Overview?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial setup, footprint about 3× leg span and height about 2×, with substrate depth around leg span to support webbing and light burrowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to higher humidity, slightly moist substrate encourages more visible activity and webbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small feeder insects like roach nymphs or crickets, sized to the carapace (head)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fast and skittish, prone to quick bursts of movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eAdditional Notes or Considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003eThere is a strong possibility that Hapalopus sp. “Bolivar” is the same animal that circulated in the hobby years ago as the “fire patch,” though this remains unconfirmed. 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This is not a species that stands its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for the Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly moist substrate, never wet, holds humidity, drives the heavy webbing this species is known for, and keeps this tarantula out where you can see it rather than tucked away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiderling Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings (also called baby tarantulas or baby spiders) want steady moisture, and the formula is three things: keep the substrate consistently slightly damp, feed correctly sized prey every week, and leave it alone to web. Get those right from the start and the rest takes care of itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Species Once Split Many Ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e For years, hobbyists used the name Davus pentaloris as a catch-all for several different locality forms that all looked similar, before taxonomists began separating them out one at a time, generally by the country or region where each was found. What we sell here under Davus pentaloris is the population still carrying the original name, distinct from the other Davus locality forms, like our sp. 'Panama' and sp. 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You will raise it through the whole color change yourself, which on this species is a real part of the appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for other sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is also available as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603909439\"\u003e0.75-1\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604073279\"\u003e1-1.25\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603942207\"\u003e1.5-2\" Female Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603974975\"\u003e1.5-2\" Male Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603843903\"\u003e2-2.5\" Female Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603811135\"\u003e2.5\" Mature Male\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604171583\"\u003e2.5-3\" Mature Female\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604106047\"\u003e3.5\" Adult\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604138815\"\u003e3.5\" Mature Female\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604007743\"\u003eFemale \u0026amp; Male Pair\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Juvenile","offer_id":55106367029567,"sku":"D.PENTA.0.5","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/products\/481f4e_1bb6b200592f46bb9e5edfe87cc00332_mv2_42d60982-cff4-49aa-8bc9-64319630051f.jpg?v=1771853423"},{"product_id":"davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula-female2-5-3","title":"Davus pentaloris (Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula) FEMALE 2.5-3\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavus pentaloris (Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula, or Davus pentaloris, is a dwarf terrestrial tarantula native to Guatemala. Adults have black legs, a copper orange carapace (head), and an iconic tiger-striped abdomen, together making up one of the more recognized black and orange colorations in the hobby. Spiderlings already show color when they hatch, and that pattern grows bolder with every molt on the way to the full adult coloration that both males and females carry alike. This dwarf tarantula reaches a max diagonal leg span of about 3.5 to 4 inches, grows quickly for a tarantula, and females live about 10 years while males live 2 to 3 years. Like other Tropical Terrestrial Dwarfs, this species is a heavy webber that can be a little skittish, quicker to retreat into its web than stand its ground, though not an aggressive spider by nature. Grab this dwarf new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a mature female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Davus pentaloris?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack And Orange Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black legs lead into a copper orange carapace and an iconic tiger-striped abdomen, the same high-contrast black and orange pattern that makes this one of the most recognized colorations in the tarantula hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings already show color when they hatch, and that pattern grows bolder and more defined with every molt on the way to the full adult black and orange, so the change happens in front of you rather than arriving finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small to medium tarantula that tops out around 3.5 to 4 inches, easy to house and easy to work around without giving up any color or presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species puts on size quickly for a tarantula, so a keeper spends less time waiting and more time watching it grow into its full pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the heavier webbers we keep at this size, laying down webbing until the enclosure itself becomes part of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species reaches an adult max of about 3.5 to 4 inches in diagonal leg span. Spiderlings start out around 0.5 to 0.75 inch, so there is plenty of growing left ahead of them. A stout bodied dwarf that keeps real visual presence at a size that stays easy to house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure with about 4 inches of substrate, a hide, and anchor points for webbing. This is the enclosure this species finishes its life in, sized so there is still enough depth to web heavily and scrape out a shallow burrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No rehouses left. This animal is already at, or very near, its final 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure, the size this species finishes its life in. We use this same enclosure progression for our own grow-outs, which means less rehousing overall, both for you and for the animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep this species between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a tropical species, and keeping it at a cooler temperature raises the odds of a bad molt or a lack of appetite. We always recommend keeping all animals in their natural temperature ranges and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never let the substrate dry out completely. This is a tropical species, and it is not very forgiving if things get too dry, so keep the substrate lightly moist at all times. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prey length should run about a quarter of the leg span, roughly the width of the carapace. At 2.5 to 3 inches that is a 5\/8 to 3\/4 inch cricket or a small roach nymph. Feed at least once a week. This species has a strong feeding response and grows steadily when kept consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm but skittish, and quick to retreat into its webbing when disturbed. This is not a species that stands its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations for the Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly moist substrate, never wet, holds humidity, drives the heavy webbing this species is known for, and keeps this tarantula out where you can see it rather than tucked away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiderling Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiderlings (also called baby tarantulas or baby spiders) want steady moisture, and the formula is three things: keep the substrate consistently slightly damp, feed correctly sized prey every week, and leave it alone to web. 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On a species where the female lives about 10 years against 2 to 3 for a male, a confirmed mature female like this one is the long-term display animal most keepers are after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for other sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is also available as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604040511\"\u003e0.5-0.75\" Spiderling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603909439\"\u003e0.75-1\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604073279\"\u003e1-1.25\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603942207\"\u003e1.5-2\" Female Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603974975\"\u003e1.5-2\" Male Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603843903\"\u003e2-2.5\" Female Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106603811135\"\u003e2.5\" Mature Male\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604106047\"\u003e3.5\" Adult\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604138815\"\u003e3.5\" Mature Female\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/davus-pentaloris-guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula?variant=55106604007743\"\u003eFemale \u0026amp; Male Pair\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"2.5-3\" Female Sub-adult","offer_id":55106485911871,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/products\/481f4e_1bb6b200592f46bb9e5edfe87cc00332_mv2_42d60982-cff4-49aa-8bc9-64319630051f.jpg?v=1771853423"},{"product_id":"hapalopus-guerreroi-speckle-patch-tarantula-0-33-0-5-sack-2","title":"Hapalopus guerreroi (Gothic Pumpkin Patch Tarantula) 0.33-0.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHapalopus guerreroi (Gothic Pumpkin Patch Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gothic Pumpkin Patch Tarantula (or Speckle Patch) is a dwarf terrestrial out of Colombia that only gets more striking as it grows. Slings hatch out already showing black and orange, brighten as they grow, and then begin to darken again once they pass about 2.5 inches, working toward the deep, black based adult look described next. Adults have a black base overtone, with legs that are nearly solid black with bronze highlights and a bluish tint through the femurs, a black carapace (head) with bronze orange accents along the fangs and around the edge, and a deep orange abdomen, a moodier, more gothic take on the classic Pumpkin Patch's lighter, yellow orange coloration. Grab this new world tarantula for sale today if you want one of the most uniquely colored dwarves in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Hapalopus guerreroi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack, Bronze, Orange Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults display a black base with bronze highlights and a bluish tint on the legs, bronze orange accents around the carapace and fangs, and a deep orange abdomen, one of the more unique color combinations in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings hatch out black and orange, brighten with each molt until they reach about 2.5 inches, and then begin darkening again, working toward the black based, bronze accented adult look, a real two phase transformation that keeps this species interesting at every stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds noticeable webbing throughout the enclosure, keeping the setup looking active and lived in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A relatively recent addition to the hobby that is still building its footing, making it a fun find for collectors who like something less common.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Hapalopus guerreroi be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches around 4 to 5 inches at full leg span, a solidly sized dwarf with real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height. 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