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Cuban Bronze Tarantula - Phormictopus auratus
Cuban Bronze Tarantula - Phormictopus auratus
Cuban Bronze Tarantula - Phormictopus auratus
Cuban Bronze Tarantula - Phormictopus auratus
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Cuban Bronze Tarantula | Phormictopus auratus (M)

SKU 1141732
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Cuban Bronze Tarantula | Phormictopus auratus

Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.

At a Glance

Origin & natural habitat Cuba; ground-level retreats and burrows.
Adult size Approximately 18 cm diagonal leg span; females are generally larger.
Lifespan Females often live 10–20 years or more; males are much shorter-lived. Confirm age and sex with our team.
Temperament A display animal; speed and defensive behaviour vary by species.
Activity Usually most active at dusk or at night.
Social needs House individually.

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Adult housing Adult planning recommendation: around 55 × 40 × 35 cm or larger, with deep substrate and a low clear distance to the lid to limit fall injury. Spiderlings need a smaller escape-proof grow-out container, expanded as they grow.
Enclosure type Low, secure terrestrial enclosure.
Temperature Stable room conditions around 20–25°C; avoid direct sun and unregulated heat.
Lighting & UVB Normal day/night cycle; specialist UVB lighting is not required. Avoid bright direct light.
Humidity / moisture Maintain a moisture gradient, with damp lower substrate and a drier surface. Arboreal enclosures need excellent cross-ventilation; do not keep the enclosure stagnant or soaked.
Substrate Firm, pesticide-free soil-based substrate, deep enough for burrowing. For terrestrial spiders, keep the distance from substrate to lid low to reduce fall injury.
Furnishings & filtration Cork shelter and water dish; arboreal animals need a vertical cork retreat and web anchor points.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Do not handle. Use a secure catch cup for maintenance. Some New World species shed irritating hairs; many Old World species are fast and have medically significant bites. Even calmer species can bite or suffer fatal injury from a fall.

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 drinking water, substrate moisture and ventilation regularly. Remove prey remains and visible mould without destroying the retreat. Never disturb an animal on its back moulting; wait until the new exoskeleton and fangs have hardened before feeding again.

Important Before Buying

The S, Med and L labels describe the supplied animal, not its final adult size. Confirm sex, leg span and identification with our team. Mature males have a much shorter remaining lifespan than females.

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.

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