{"product_id":"xenesthis-sp-bright-bright-beauty-bird-eater-tarantula-2","title":"Xenesthis sp. 'Bright' (Bright Beauty Bird Eater Tarantula) 2\"+","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenesthis sp. 'Bright' (Bright Beauty Bird Eater Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXenesthis sp. 'Bright' is a true giant with color that differs by sex, something rare in the tarantula world. Females feature a black body and legs set against a pink carapace (head), while males flip the look with pink legs and carapace against a darker body. Either way, this new world tarantula for sale grows into a large, genuinely stunning specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Xenesthis sp. 'Bright'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females show a black body and legs with a pink carapace, while males reverse the look with pink legs and carapace, a genuinely rare color split between sexes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true giant within the \"bird eater\" category, with serious size and presence at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Feeding Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e A powerful, active feeder known for taking down large prey in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Xenesthis sp. 'Bright' 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 This species needs real room to roam, so plan for an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep on the cooler side, between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species prefers higher humidity than many other new world terrestrials, reflecting its mountainous South American origin. Keep the substrate consistently damp.\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 Generally calm but can be skittish when frightened, more likely to retreat than stand its ground.\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\u003eImpressive Hunters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xenesthis species have been documented taking down surprisingly large prey in the wild, a testament to their strength and feeding drive.\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 USA","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":54345175204159,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/products\/481f4e_8a4d3505dcf24dbfa6b562174729511b_mv2.jpg?v=1738734058","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/xenesthis-sp-bright-bright-beauty-bird-eater-tarantula-2","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}