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Velvet Earth Tiger Tarantula | Ornithoctonus sp. Khao Sok (Small/Medium)

SKU 1131757
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Velvet Earth Tiger Tarantula | Ornithoctonus sp. Khao Sok (Small/Medium)

At a Glance

Activity Usually most active at dusk or at night.
Social needs House individually.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions below are length × depth × height.

Adult housing Adult: around 40 × 30 × 40 cm, with 20–25 cm burrowing substrate. Use a smaller escape-proof grow-out container for spiderlings, increasing space as they grow.
Enclosure type Secure fossorial enclosure with deep substrate.
Temperature Stable room conditions around 20–25°C; avoid direct sun and unregulated heat.
Lighting & UVB A regular day/night cycle with darkness at night; specialist UVB is not required. Avoid direct sunlight and overheating.
Humidity / moisture Maintain a moisture gradient, with damp lower substrate and a drier surface. Keep the enclosure ventilated and avoid waterlogging.
Substrate Deep, firm, pesticide-free soil-based substrate for burrowing.
Furnishings A ground-level cork shelter and a shallow water dish.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Do not handle. Use a secure catch cup for maintenance; bites and falls can cause injury. This Old World tarantula is for experienced keepers; its bite can be medically significant.

Feeding & Nutrition

Feed suitable live insects, smaller than the spider’s body, using its current size rather than adult size to select prey. Spiderlings need small prey more often; adults usually feed every 1–2 weeks, adjusted to abdomen size and appetite. Remove uneaten prey within 24 hours, and immediately if the spider is preparing to moult. No routine calcium or reptile vitamin dusting is needed. Keep fresh water accessible.

Routine Care

Check food, water or drinking droplets, ventilation and substrate moisture regularly. Remove waste and spoiled food promptly; avoid disturbing animals during moulting. Keep doors and ventilation gaps secure.

Important Before Buying

Confirm the supplied animal’s current size and feeding routine, and have its enclosure ready before collection.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.

Reptile Team Recommendation

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