This is a specific care sheet for Acanthoscurria chacoanas (Acanthoscurria chacoana), for more in this genus see Category:Acanthoscurria.
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| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Argentina and Bolivia |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | Females reaches 13 years |
| Adult Size: | 6- 7 inches |
| Temperament: | Bold But Not Skittish. Can Be Defensive |
| Urticating Hairs: | Very Itchy |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Acanthoscurria chacoana Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, 5gallon tank is good for an adult species. |
| Temperature: | 70-80°F |
| Humidity: | 65-75% |
| Special Requirements: | There are no special requirements. |
| Breeding Acanthoscurria chacoana Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Varies |
| Egg sac size: | Average (Few Hundred Spiderlings) |
| Danger to Male: | Tarantula females will sometimes cannibalise the males |
| Acanthoscurria chacoana Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Acanthoscurria chacoana | |
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Contents
Acanthoscurria chacoana habitat
An adult Acanthoscurria chacoana tarantula should be provided with an enclosure 2 to 5 gallons in volume with a secure lid.
You should cover the bottom of the enclosure with about 4 inches of substrate such as a vermiculite and peat moss mixture.
Provide a heat source if it is in a cold room and use a misting bottle to keep the humidity level up
Feeding Acanthoscurria chacoana
Tarantula diet is typically insects such as crickets, grass-hoppers, beetles, moths, meal worms and cockroaches. A staple diet of crickets is the only food a tarantula requires besides water which can be provided in a shallow dish (lid of a jar or bottle cap). Typically feed an adult twice a week. Uneaten prey should be removed after one day to prevent problems and attracting mites. The food provided should be no larger than the abdomen of the tarantula.
Breeding Acanthoscurria chacoana
Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.
The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:
- Preparation for breeding
- Tarantula breeding
- Looking after an egg sac
- Birthing
- Caring for the female
- Caring for the spiderlings