Vitalius (Ex. Nhandu) chromatus (Brazilian Red & White Tarantula) FEMALE

Vitalius chromatus (Brazilian Red & White Tarantula)

The Brazilian Red and White Tarantula is a bold, heavy bodied terrestrial that commands attention the moment it settles into an enclosure. Black legs are broken up by bold white banding, set against a pale, bone colored carapace (head) and a deep red abdomen covered in urticating hairs, a combination that only gets sharper right after a fresh molt. This is a striking new world tarantula for sale for keepers who want real presence in their collection.

Why do hobbyists keep Vitalius chromatus?

• Stunning Coloration: Bold white banding across black legs, a pale carapace, and a deep red abdomen make this one of the most visually dramatic terrestrials in the hobby.
• Large Size: A solidly sized terrestrial with real physical presence, especially once females reach full maturity.
• Great Display Species: Active and often out in the open rather than tucked away, giving keepers plenty of opportunity to actually watch it move.
• Great Feeding Response: One of the boldest feeding responses in the hobby, eagerly pouncing on prey in a way that makes feeding time genuinely entertaining.

How should Vitalius chromatus be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 6 to 7 inches at full leg span, a solidly built medium to large terrestrial.
• Enclosure: Provide a terrestrial setup roughly 3 times the leg span in width and depth, and 2 times the leg span in height, with deep substrate to support its burrowing tendencies and a hide included. At full adult size that works out to roughly 20 inches of footprint and about 14 inches of height.
• Temperature: 65-75°F, normal room temperature works well.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate lightly moist with good ventilation, this species does best with reliable access to some moisture without the enclosure staying overly wet.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). An enthusiastic feeder with a strong, fast response to prey. Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Fast and confident, quick to explore its enclosure rather than stay hidden. It carries urticating hairs as a defense and prefers to be observed rather than handled, a true display species through and through.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Fresh Molt Color: The contrast between the white banding and red abdomen is at its sharpest right after a molt, gradually softening a bit as the new exoskeleton ages.
• Deep Substrate Helps: This species appreciates room to dig, so err on the deeper side with substrate to let it express natural burrowing behavior.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.