Behavior

• One of the largest tarantula species in the world.

• Generally defensive and may flick urticating hairs when disturbed.

• Terrestrial species that prefers to stay near burrows or hides.

• Not recommended for handling due to size, strength, and defensive nature.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 50–60 liters for a single adult

• Substrate: 15–20 cm of coconut fiber, peat moss, or soil mix to allow burrowing

• Decor: Cork bark hides, logs, and stable structures for shelter

• Humidity: 75–85%

• Temperature:

  • Day: 24–28°C

  • Night: 20–24°C

• Lighting: Low light; indirect only

• Ventilation: Good airflow while maintaining humidity

Compatibility

• Must be housed singly; highly territorial toward other spiders.

• Avoid housing with any other invertebrates.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on large live prey:

  • Crickets

  • Roaches

  • Mealworms / superworms

  • Occasionally larger prey for adults

• Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1–2× per week

• Provide a shallow water dish for drinking

• Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

Care Tips

• Maintain high humidity with slightly moist substrate.

• Provide deep substrate for burrowing and security.

• Avoid handling; species may flick irritating hairs when stressed.

• Spot-clean regularly and monitor enclosure conditions.

• Ensure enclosure is secure to prevent escapes.

Breeding

• Oviparous; females produce egg sacs containing several hundred eggs.

• Incubation typically lasts 6–10 weeks depending on environmental conditions.

• Spiderlings are independent once hatched and require small live prey.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥50–60 L, deep substrate, hides

• 🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–24°C

• 💧 Humidity: 75–85%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (large live insects)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial hunter

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide deep substrate and stable humidity

Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.