瓜地馬拉虎臀蜘蛛（Davus pentaloris）

關於瓜地馬拉虎臀蜘蛛（Davus pentaloris）

A ground-dwelling tarantula from Guatemala with a coppery carapace and tiger-striped orange-and-black abdomen. Growing to a 10-12cm legspan, it webs heavily around its hide and suits intermediate keepers.

迎接瓜地馬拉虎臀蜘蛛（Davus pentaloris）前需要了解的7件事

1. 1Fast growth rate

   Compared with many other terrestrial tarantulas, this species grows quickly, so keepers notice size and color changes with each molt. That makes it appealing if you enjoy watching a spider develop, but it also means the enclosure needs to be upgraded more often.

2. 2Heavy webbing habit

   Instead of digging a deep burrow, it builds its home by spinning thick silk around a hide placed on the substrate. When rearranging décor or cleaning the enclosure, work carefully from outside the webbing so you don't tear down its retreat.

3. 3Provide a solid hide

   Always include a shelter, piece of driftwood, or cork bark it can hide inside. A stable hide gives it a solid base to web around and helps keep stress levels low.

4. 4Can move quickly

   Although it's a terrestrial species, it can move quite fast at times and may dash out unexpectedly when the enclosure is opened. A secure lid and a consistent routine for opening the cage help prevent escapes.

5. 5Temperature and humidity

   Coming from Central America, it does best when extremes of dryness or dampness are avoided, so balance substrate moisture with good ventilation. Change conditions gradually, since sudden shifts can cause stress or molting problems.

6. 6Lifespan differs by sex

   Lifespan varies considerably between sexes, with females generally living much longer than males. If you're hoping for a long-term companion, it's worth keeping this difference in mind from the start.

7. 7Before you bring one home

   Since this species is generally considered suitable for intermediate keepers, having some prior tarantula-keeping experience helps things go smoothly. It's best to set up the enclosure, hide, and temperature/humidity controls before bringing one home.

瓜地馬拉虎臀蜘蛛（Davus pentaloris）的常見問題

Q.Is this species suitable for beginners?

A.It's generally considered a species for intermediate keepers, so some prior experience with tarantula care, like temperature and humidity management, is reassuring. Care itself isn't especially difficult, but learning its habits beforehand helps things go smoothly.

Q.How big does it get as an adult?

A.As an adult, it reaches a legspan of about 10-12cm with a body length of around 5cm. Among terrestrial species, it tends to grow relatively quickly.

Q.How long can it live in captivity?

A.Lifespan is typically around 8-11 years for females and 2-4 years for males, so it varies a lot by sex. If you're considering long-term care, it helps to keep this difference in mind.

Q.Does it dig burrows?

A.It's not a deep burrower; instead, it spins thick webbing around its hide to build a home. When setting up the enclosure, place the hide with the expectation that webbing will form around it.

Q.Is it subject to any regulations?

A.This species is not subject to CITES.

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