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Fringed Ornamental Tarantula

Ornithoctonus aureotibialis

OrnithoctonusTheraphosidae

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Overview

**Fringed Ornamental Tarantula** — A distinctive Thai fossorial with golden-orange tibiae that contrast with the dark body. Belongs to its own genus separate from Chilobrachys and Cyriopagopus, though care requirements overlap significantly.

⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; fast and defensive; Old World venom. For experienced keepers only.

Keep conditions warm and humid, with moist compactable substrate for deep burrowing. Like other Asian fossorials, provide deep substrate and a hide to anchor its burrow. A reliable feeder and medium growth rate. Less commonly kept than Chilobrachys species but increasingly available through captive breeding. An excellent species for keepers wanting to diversify into less mainstream Asian genera.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

78-85°F

Humidity

75-85%

Enclosure Sizes

Sling:Small vial with moist substrate
Juvenile:5x5x6"
Adult:10x10x10" with 5-6" substrate

Substrate

Type:moist coco fiber and topsoil, compactable
Depth:5-6 inches

Feeding Schedule

Sling:Every 4-5 days
Juvenile:Once per week
Adult:Every 1-2 weeks

Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)

Quick Stats

Type

fossorial

Adult Size

5-6 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

Thailand, Cambodia

Temperament

defensive, fast

Behavior

Webbingheavy
BurrowingYes
Water DishRequired

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