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Among the worlds largest spiders. Despite hairy appearance, many species are docile. Mexican Red Knee popular for beginners.
Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders belonging to the family Theraphosidae, with over 1,000 described species in nearly 200 genera. They are distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, occupying diverse habitats from arid deserts to rainforest canopies. Body length ranges from roughly 3 to 13 cm depending on species. They are divided broadly into terrestrial burrowing species and arboreal species. In captivity, enclosure size is matched to the individual, and temperatures of 24–28°C are maintained. Prey such as crickets or dubia roaches is offered one to two times per week. Many New World species possess urticating hairs on the abdomen, which can cause skin and eye irritation and must be handled with care. Females of many species are remarkably long-lived, some exceeding 20 years. Their dramatic appearance and species diversity have established tarantulas as one of the most popular invertebrate pets worldwide.
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Origen
tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia
Esperanza de vida
10-30 years (female)
Tamaño
Leg span 10-25cm
Temperatura
20〜28℃
Humedad
60〜80%
Insects like crickets (2-4 times monthly)
Plastic container sized for species
24-28°C
40-80% depending on species
Avoid feeding before and after molting
Venomous but mild in most species. Watch for urticating hairs
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Tarantula es 20〜28℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜80%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Tarantula es 10-30 years (female). Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Tarantula típicamente alcanza Leg span 10-25cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Tarantula se alimenta de: Insects like crickets (2-4 times monthly). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Tarantula varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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