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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Brazilian Giant Blonde Tarantula
Nhandu tripepii
Also known asgiant blonde
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
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Brazil
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 18–20 cm
- Temperament
- Defensive / hair-kicking
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- Provide a hide and moderate to deep substrate
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast
- Urticating hairs
- Yes, can kick readily
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A large terrestrial tarantula with bold feeding response. Give space, secure housing and respect its defensive behaviour.
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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