This is a specific care sheet for Trinidad chevron tarantulas (Psalmopoeus cambridgei), for more in this genus see Category:Psalmopoeus.
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| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Trinidad in the West Indies |
| Class: | Arboreal living in silk tubes built in trees and/or folded leaves |
| Longevity: | Mature in up to 2-3 years and females can live up to 12 years |
| Adult Size: | |
| Temperament: | aggressive |
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| Psalmopoeus cambridgei Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it. |
| Temperature: | 26-29°C (78-84°F) |
| Humidity: | Above 80% |
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| Breeding Psalmopoeus cambridgei Tarantulas | |
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| Psalmopoeus cambridgei Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Psalmopoeus cambridgei | |
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Breeding Psalmopoeus cambridgei
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