Texas Brown Tarantula | Aphonopelma hentzi (Med) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: South-central United States, especially Texas and surrounding states
• Natural habitat: dry grassland and scrub; terrestrial burrows
• Adult size: about 5–6 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females can live 20–30 years
• Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate

Temperament & Handling

Usually calm and slow-moving, though it may kick urticating hairs when disturbed.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 40 × 30 × 25 cm

Temperature: 22–27 °C
Humidity: 45–60%
Substrate: 10–15 cm of mostly dry compactable substrate

Décor & hides: cork-bark hide and low stable décor

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; keep the enclosure predominantly dry.

Special Care

Slow growth and periods of fasting are normal. Avoid high fall distances.

Compatibility

Keep singly.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

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