Peach Earth Tiger Tarantula (Aspinochilus rufus)
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Peach Earth Tiger Tarantula (Aspinochilus rufus) Care Sheet
Formally: Phormingochilus sp. rufus.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Peach Earth Tiger Tarantula |
| Scientific Name | Aspinochilus rufus |
| Origin | East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) |
| Adult Size | 12–15 cm leg span |
| Lifespan | Females: 15–20 years, Males: 3–5 years |
| Activity | Terrestrial/arboreal, nocturnal predator |
Behavior
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Calm but fast-moving when disturbed; generally defensive if provoked.
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Terrestrial; spends most of its time on or under substrate and in shallow burrows.
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Uses silk to line burrows and create retreats (sometimes in tree hollows).
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Active hunter at night; rarely aggressive unless provoked.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a single adult
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Substrate: 8–12 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or peat moss; slightly moist but well-drained
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Decor: Cork bark, rocks, logs; provide hiding spaces or shallow burrows
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Humidity: 60–70%
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Temperature:
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Day: 24–28°C
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Night: 20–24°C
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Lighting: Low light; indirect only
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Ventilation: Moderate airflow; avoid stagnant air
Compatibility
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Best housed singly; territorial toward other spiders.
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Avoid cohabiting with other invertebrates.
Diet
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Carnivorous; feeds on live prey:
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Crickets
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Roaches
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Mealworms / superworms
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Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1× per week
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Provide shallow water dish or damp cotton
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Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours
Care Tips
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Avoid handling; fragile and can be defensive.
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Maintain proper substrate moisture for burrowing and molting.
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Provide shallow burrows and hides lined with silk.
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Spot-clean regularly; remove mold and waste.
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Ensure secure lid; terrestrial but capable of climbing if stressed.
Breeding
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Ovoviviparous; rarely attempted in captivity.
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Females produce eggs internally and spiderlings emerge live.
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Gestation: 4–6 months depending on conditions.
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Spiderlings are independent and require appropriately sized prey.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, terrestrial substrate, hides, shallow burrows
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🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 60–70%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)
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🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial hunter
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⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide hides and burrows
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
