This is a specific care sheet for Acanthoscurria natalensiss (Acanthoscurria natalensis), 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: | Brazil |
| Class: | Theraphosidae |
| Longevity: | 1-2 Years |
| Adult Size: | 5-6″ Legspan |
| Temperament: | Semi-Aggressive and Very Nervous. Would rather hide. |
| Urticating Hairs: | Quite Itchy |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Acanthoscurria natalensis Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Provide with a terrestrial terrarium three times in width the legspan of the tarantula and 4-5 inches of peat moss/vermiculite mix substrate. Also provide a water bowl slightly smaller than the tarantula and a piece of bark or hide. |
| Temperature: | 70-82°F |
| Humidity: | 65-75% |
| Special Requirements: | Mist Daily |
| Breeding Acanthoscurria natalensis Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Can be difficult because of the humidity |
| Egg sac size: | Varies |
| Danger to Male: | Tarantula females will sometimes cannibalise the males |
| Acanthoscurria natalensis Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Acanthoscurria natalensis | |
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Contents
Acanthoscurria natalensis habitat
An adult Acanthoscurria natalensis 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 4-5 inches of substrate such as shredded coconut husk, but some keepers choose to use peat moss, potting soil or vermiculite.
Provide a heat source if in a cold room and use a misting bottle to maintain humidity.
Feeding Acanthoscurria natalensis
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 natalensis
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