{"product_id":"amazonius-burgessi-ghost-tree-tarantula-1","title":"Amazonius burgessi (Ghost Tree Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazonius burgessi (Ghost Tree Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning arboreal from South America features a dark body with a reddish abdomen, and a rather reflective coat that can appear nearly white in bright light, exactly where the \"Ghost\" name comes from. Spiderlings show a striking orange and black coloration before gradually shifting into that shimmering adult look. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a species with real Old World speed and attitude in a New World body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Amazonius burgessi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark, reddish-abdomened body with a reflective coat that can appear nearly white under bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange and black slings gradually shift into the shimmering, ghostly adult coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows at a solid pace, rewarding for keepers who enjoy watching quick progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Amazonius burgessi be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4.5 to 5 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a vertically oriented arboreal setup with excellent cross ventilation, vertical cork bark, and mostly dry substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 to 80 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep substrate mostly dry, with periodic misting of one corner or side of the enclosure to maintain adequate humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely fast and defensive, this species lacks urticating hairs and relies entirely on speed and a defensive posture. It carries weak, medically insignificant venom, but this is strictly a display only species due to its speed and jumpiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld World Soul:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite being a true New World species, this tarantula behaves much like an Old World species in speed and temperament.\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","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Juvenile","offer_id":52499204178239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75-1\" Juvenile","offer_id":54298287210815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Amazonius_burgessi_b2cb4e92-3d3e-4a82-ba1e-3110a53f4989.avif?v=1787155943","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/amazonius-burgessi-ghost-tree-tarantula-1","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}