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
- Colombia / Venezuela
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 18–22 cm
- Temperament
- Skittish / defensive
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- Provide a hide and deep substrate for security
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A large, impressive display species. Keep with a water dish, good ventilation and a moisture gradient. Can be nervous and hair-kicking during maintenance.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
KEEP EXPLORING
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Other catalogue species from the same scientific genus.
