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Brazilian Red-Rump

Grammostola actaeon

GrammostolaTheraphosidae

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Overview

A heavy-bodied New World terrestrial from slightly more humid forest floors than its arid Grammostola cousins, so keep a touch more moisture (deep substrate it can burrow into, one damp corner, water dish). Mostly calm; urticating hairs, mild venom. Hardy and long-lived.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

70-80°F

Humidity

65-75%

Enclosure Sizes

Adult:12x12x12 inches

Substrate

Type:coco fiber, moisture-retaining; keep one area lightly damp
Depth:5-6 inches

Feeding Schedule

Adult:1-2 prey per week

Prey size:

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

6-7 inches

Growth Rate

slow

Native Region

Brazil, Uruguay

Temperament

generally calm, occasionally skittish

Behavior

Webbinglight
BurrowingYes
Water DishRequired

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