{"product_id":"phormingochilus-sp-akcaya-golden-bat-eater-tarantula","title":"Phormingochilus sp. \"Akcaya\" (Golden Bat Eater Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhormingochilus sp. 'Akcaya' (Golden Tree Spider)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous Asian species is relatively new to the hobby and a great addition for those who love high contrast color, especially with gold. Adults show a bold gold carapace (head) marked with a tiger pattern, gray legs with black femurs, thin orange bands on the knees, and orange hairs across the abdomen. This species is a medium to fast grower and will have an attitude, but it's a great addition for the hobbyist with intermediate experience to match. Grab this old world tarantula for sale, only recently produced domestically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Phormingochilus sp. 'Akcaya'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold carapace with a bold tiger pattern, gray legs with black femurs, thin orange knee bands, and orange abdominal hairs, a high contrast look built around gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A substantial arboreal species with real presence once fully grown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows at a medium to fast pace, rewarding for keepers who like watching real progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only recently begun being produced domestically, still uncommon in the US hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Phormingochilus sp. 'Akcaya' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.\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 vertical cork bark and a hide included.\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. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.\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 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 Defensive and fast, it carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.\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\u003eNew to the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only recently introduced and still rarely offered or bred domestically, a genuine find for collectors who like being early.\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":"0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":44938238427455,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\" Spiderling FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $400","offer_id":49586630394175,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\"+ Adult Female","offer_id":50078909727039,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4–5\" FEMALE Sub-adult","offer_id":50169298190655,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3–3.5\" MALE Sub-adult","offer_id":52355331653951,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/IMG_1730.jpg?v=1709935291","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/phormingochilus-sp-akcaya-golden-bat-eater-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}