{"product_id":"selenocosmia-arndsti-new-guinea-orange-tarantula-0-75-1","title":"Selenocosmia arndsti (New Guinea Orange Tarantula) 0.75-1\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelenocosmia arndsti (New Guinea Orange Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking, slender Asian species with bright orange legs and carapace (head) contrasting sharply against pitch black femurs and abdomen. This is a fast, fearless species that commands real respect, not suited for casual handling or a first Old World species. Grab this old world tarantula for sale if you want serious color paired with serious speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Selenocosmia arndsti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange legs and carapace contrasting sharply against pitch black femurs and abdomen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Feeding Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e A voracious eater that feeds readily and regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely striking New Guinea species not commonly available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Selenocosmia arndsti be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reports vary, with some sources citing 4 to 5 inches and others closer to 6 to 7 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a terrestrial setup with moist substrate 4 to 6 inches deep to allow burrowing and support higher humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F, reflecting this species' warm, humid New Guinea rainforest origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, keep the substrate consistently moist.\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 Extremely fast and defensive, it carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal recommended for experienced keepers only. 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\u003eConfirm Before Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult size for this species varies noticeably across sources, worth confirming with your own growth data before finalizing this field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for Beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is exceptionally fast and defensive, best reserved for keepers with prior Old World experience.\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":"0.75-1\" Spiderling","offer_id":55257048547647,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/imgi_2_s_ardnsti_SA.jpg?v=1777744197","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/selenocosmia-arndsti-new-guinea-orange-tarantula-0-75-1","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}