Balcozna Tarantula | Acanthoscurria sp. Balcozna (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: Argentina
• Natural habitat: terrestrial burrower in warm seasonal habitats
• Adult size: about 7 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females often 15–20+ years
• Difficulty level: Intermediate

Temperament & Handling

Robust and food-responsive; may kick urticating hairs when disturbed. Handling is not recommended.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 45 × 30 × 30 cm

Temperature: 24–28 °C
Humidity: 60–70%
Substrate: 10–15 cm of compactable substrate, slightly moist at lower levels

Décor & hides: cork-bark hide and low décor

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts sized to the spider.

Water: Fresh water dish; overflow occasionally to create a small damp area.

Special Care

Avoid excessive fall height because heavy-bodied terrestrial tarantulas can be injured by falls.

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.