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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Brazilian Red and White Tarantula
Nhandu chromatus
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
- Brazil
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / opportunistic burrower
- Adult size
- 16–18 cm
- Temperament
- Skittish / defensive
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible but may rearrange enclosure
- Burrowing
- Provide good substrate depth, hide and sturdy decor
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast
- Urticating hairs
- Yes, can kick readily
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A colourful and fast-growing display tarantula. Can be defensive and quick to kick hairs, so it is better suited to keepers with some experience.
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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