El Grullo Tarantula | Aphonopelma sp. 'El Grullo' (S) 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: Jalisco, Mexico
• Natural habitat: dry seasonal terrestrial burrows
• Adult size: medium-sized Aphonopelma; around 5–6 cm body length as an adult
• Lifespan: Females potentially 20+ years
• Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate

Temperament & Handling

Generally slow-growing and more inclined to retreat than confront, but may kick urticating hairs.

Enclosure

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

Temperature: 23–27 °C
Humidity: 50–65%
Substrate: 10–15 cm of mostly dry compactable substrate

Décor & hides: cork-bark hide and a starter burrow

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; avoid persistently wet conditions.

Special Care

Slow growth is normal. Keep fall height low.

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.