ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Origin
- Southern Brazil / Uruguay
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 15–18 cm
- Temperament
- Usually calm / docile
- Experience level
- Beginner
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- May use hides or shelters; provide deep substrate
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Hardy, calm, slow-growing terrestrial species. The Spider Shop describes it as a large jet black species suitable for novices, and notes that it does not require special attention: provide deep substrate, a water bowl and a hide. It may sometimes fast for periods.
CARE VIDEOS
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SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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