How difficult is it to keep Colombian Lesser Black?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Colombian Lesser Black?

The average lifespan of Colombian Lesser Black is Females 12-15 years, males 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Colombian Lesser Black get?

Colombian Lesser Black typically reaches Body 7-10cm, leg span 19-25cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Colombian Lesser Black?

Colombian Lesser Black feeds on: Large live insects such as crickets and roaches. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Colombian Lesser Black?

The price of Colombian Lesser Black varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Colombian Lesser Black

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Xenesthis immanis

A large terrestrial tarantula, black overall with a reddish sheen on the carapace and light brown setae on the abdomen. Leg span reaches 25cm. It readily kicks urticating hairs and is seldom bred in captivity.

Difficulty

Advanced

Lifespan

Females 12-15 years, males 3-4 years

Size

Body 7-10cm, leg span 19-25cm

Diet

Large live insects such as crickets and roaches

About

Xenesthis immanis was described by Ausserer in 1875 as Lasiodora immanis, included in Xenesthis when Simon erected the genus in 1891, and given its current combination by Pocock in 1901; it is the type species of the genus. The male type came from around Bogota in Colombia and the female from around Caracas in Venezuela. It is terrestrial, digging silk-lined burrows in banks and roadside slopes and waiting at the entrance for prey from dusk onwards. If cornered it responds with a threat posture, a bite or its urticating hairs. It is known for tolerating the tiny frog Chiasmocleis ventrimaculata in its burrow rather than eating it, and a mutualism has been proposed in which the spider protects the frog while the frog protects the spider's eggs from ants. Successful captive matings are uncommon, and most animals in trade are wild caught.

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Lifespan of the Colombian Lesser Black

The Colombian Lesser Black lives Females 12-15 years, males 3-4 years.

Size of the Colombian Lesser Black

The Colombian Lesser Black grows to Body 7-10cm, leg span 19-25cm.

It is a large species, 7-10cm in body length with a leg span of 19-25cm, black with a reddish sheen on the carapace and light brown setae on the abdomen; males are more strongly contrasted.