GEO-LOCATION
Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico.
HABITAT
Scrubland to desert habitat.
CHARACTERISTICS
a) Common Name
Mexican / Mexican Blonde Tarantula.
b) Type
Terrestrial burrower.
c) Temperament
Fair. Slightly more aggressive than other beginner species.
d) Colouration
This tarantula has a black body colouration with contrasting blonde hairs.
e) Growth
Slow.
f) Full Grown Size
15cm (6 inches).
g) Lifespan
Females: 20+ years. Males generally live less than half that.
KEEPING THIS SPIDER IN CAPTIVITY
a) Cage setup
Spiderlings can live in a clear plastic container with air holes. Adults can
live in a 1ft (10-gallon) tank. Floor space is more important than height.b) Substrate
At least 7.5cm (3 inches) of peat. This species has been
known to construct deep burrows in the substrate in captivity.
c) Decor
No decorations are really needed, but you can add plastic plants,
rocks and
driftwood.
d) Temperature
24 –
27°C (75 - 80°F)
e) Humidity
65 to 70%
f) Water source
Sub-adults – adults may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
g) Feeding
Spiderlings can be fed on pinhead crickets and other small insects.
Adults can be fed on large crickets and other large insects, as well as
an occasional pinkie mouse.
