Eupalaestrus Tarantula Species Caresheet

This tarantulas are found throughout central and western South America and considered to be rare in other countries. The two species (Eupalaestrus weijenberghi , Eupalaestrus camperstratus ) of this genus are very docile and considered to be a great beginners pet. They are very easy to maintain in captivity and a good display tarantula.

Eupalaestrus weijenberghi Caresheet

A specie from Argentina and Uruguay. These tarantulas are rarely seen in the hobby and a nice addition to your collection.

Common name: white collared 

Class: terrestrial/burrower

Temp/humidity: 25 to 27 C and the humidity must be within 50 to 70%

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 4 inches of dry substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure once a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth: slow growing tarantula

Size: 3.5 to 4 inches

Temperament: Docile but skittish sometimes

Eupalaestrus camperstratus Caresheet

This is a terrestrial species from Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. PZB is extremely docile tarantula is a great beginners' species and actually makes a good pet. Often plays dead when handled and very easy to maintain in captivity.

Common name: Pink zebra beauty 

Class: Terrestrial/Burrower

Temp/humidity: 75 to 80° F. and for humidity must be 65 to 75%.

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 8 inches of dry substrate for adults and 3 to 4 inches of substrate for spiderlings and juvies. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth:slow grower

Size: 5 to 6 inches.

Temperament: A very docile and calm tarantula

Citharischius crawshayi Caresheet

These species are rusty red to bright brown in coloration and a good display tarantula if added to your collection. Qualified to be kept by experienced hobbyists, and not beginners due to its extremely aggressive behavior.

Citharischius crawshayi

Common name: king baboon 

Class: terrestrial/ Burrowing.

Temp/humidity:  80-84°F, 70-75% humidity

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 8 inches of dry substrate for adults and 3 to 4 inches of substrate for spiderlings and juvies. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth: Slow growing specie

Size: 6.5 to 9 inches.

Temperament: it is an emtremely aggressive and nervous specie

Crassicrus lamanai Caresheet

This specie is a beautiful cinnamon brown with dark brown femurs and golden highlights. A good addition to your collection. A very hardy and easy to care for and good for beginners. It rarely uses its hide and a  good display tarantula.

Crassicrus lamanai

Common name: cinnamon

Class: Terrestrial

Temp/humidity: 78° to 82°F and 70% Himidity

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 4 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth: a slow growing tarantula

Size: up to 5 inches

Temperament: a docile type of tarantula

Cyriopagopus schioedtei Caresheet

This are tarantulas found on Tropical rainforests of peninsular Malaysia. They have tiger stripes markings at the abdomen making them one of the favorite in the hobby. It is a very rare and beautiful Asian tarantula.

Cyriopagopus schioedtei

Common name: Malaysian Earth Tiger 

Class: Arboreal and opportunistic, found in holes in trees and cracks in rock faces, also will make use of man-made holes and buildings, but will burrow to some extent in captivity. Will use substrate and other tank contents to construct hiding places very much like Poecilotheria species.

Temp/humidity: 75 to 90° F. / 78 to 82%.

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 4 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Size: 6 to 9 inches, although males have been seen with over 10" legspans.

Temperament: Aggressive and nervous.

Cyclosternum fasciatum Caresheet

This specie is a native of Costa Rica and Guatemala. It has a very beautiful tiger stripe marking on its abdomen. The tiger rump is rather active and makes a great display spider if given the space to explore its enclosure.

Cyclosternum fasciatum

Common name: Costa Rican tiger rump 

Class: terrestrial

Temp/humidity:  70 to 80° F for the temperature.  Humidity must be within Medium 75 to 80%.

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.

Substrate: Use 4 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth: Fast grower

Size: up to 3.5 to 4 inches

Temperament: Skittish and Defensive very quick to kick urticating hairs. 

Cromatopelma cyaneopubescens Tarantula Caresheet

It is an extremely beautiful tarantula found in Venezuela. One of the new world terrestrial tarantulas that normally live in dry forest scrubland, usually at ground level.  It has a bright blue legs, metallic green carapace and pumpkin orange abdominal hairs make it a favorite of the hobby. This is one the best display tarantula and a must to have on your collection.

  Cromatopelma cyaneopubescens

  

Common name: greenbottle blue 

Class: Terrestrial

Temp/humidity:  21-30°C (69.8-86°F). 40-60% for the humidity

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower

Substrate: Use six inches of dry substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss. For spiderlings, I use vials or delicups with 2 inches of substrate

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.

Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.

Growth: Grow fast. Females live much longer.

Size: 13 and15cm

Temperament: not very aggressive, but rather flighty and nervous.

Ceratogyrus Specie Caresheets

This species are under the Old world tarantula category having a nasty attitude and bite as their main form of defense. A native of Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. This species are not suitable for beginners due to their lightning speed and being aggressive. They have horns which is very different to other tarantulas. Colors include various shades of black, grey, brown, and yellow. These spiders have thick black scapulae pads at the end of their legs, which are said to resemble the feet of baboons.

Ceratogyrus darlingi Caresheet

A large fawny-brown spider of Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Very seldom to see this tarantula roaming around the enclosure. It use to stay on its burrow and will only come out when its feeding time. If not allowed to burrow, it will cover the inner enclosure with web.

Common name: East African horned baboon 

Class: Old World Burrowing Terrestrial

Temp/humidity: Temperature range from 75-78 farenheit.

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.

Substrate: Use eight inches of semi dry substrate for adult because it is an obligate burrower.  3 inches of substrate in vials or delicups for spiderlings. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis or dubia roaches weekly.

Water requirements: An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high. For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough.

Growth: a fast growing tarantula

Size: up to 5 inches

Temperament: Generally considered very aggressive.

  

Ceratogyrus marshalli Caresheet

Another very aggressive old world tarantula of Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Same attitude as the C.darlingi and a burrower. Use to stay on its burrow until its feeding time. Not good for beginners due to its aggressive behavior.

Common name: straight horned 

Class: Old World Burrowing Terrestrial

Temp/humidity:  78° to 82°F and 65% humidity

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.

Substrate: Use eight inches of semi dry substrate for adult because it is an obligate burrower.  3 inches of substrate in vials or delicups for spiderlings. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis or dubia roaches weekly.

Water requirements: An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high. For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough.

Growth: A fast grower.

Size: up to 5 inches

Temperament: Generally considered very aggressive. Not best for handling.

Ceratogyrus sanderi Caresheet

This is a large size tarantula with an aggressive behavior found in Africa. Due to its aggressive attitude it is not considered good for beginners.

Common name: Sandy-Horned Baboon 

Class: Old World Burrowing Terrestrial

Temp/humidity: 75 to 80°F, Low 60 to 70%

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.

Substrate: Use eight inches of semi dry substrate for adult because it is an obligate burrower.  3 inches of substrate in vials or delicups for spiderlings. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis or dubia roaches weekly.

Water requirements: An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high. For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough.

Growth: A fast grower

Size: it can measure up to 14cm to 16cm

Temperament: Very aggressive specie and not appropriate for beginners.

Ceratogyrus bechuanicus Caresheet

A native of Botswana Africa. These little creatures are very aggressive and not likely considered for beginners. A  webber tarantula.

Common name: curved horn / burst horned baboon

Class: Old World Burrowing Terrestrial

Temp/humidity:  75 to 80 F and humidity is 65% to 70%

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.

Substrate: Use eight inches of semi dry substrate for adult because it is an obligate burrower.  3 inches of substrate in vials or delicups for spiderlings. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculite and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis or dubia roaches weekly.

Water requirements: An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high. For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough.

Growth: a fast growing tarantula

Size: up to 5 inches

Temperament: another aggressive type of tarantula

Ceratogyrus brachycephalus Caresheet

It has a unique forward-facing "horn" that arises from the center of the carapace. It has a lightning speed and aggressive behavior  and good for experts only.

Common name: greater homed 

Class: Old World Burrowing Terrestrial

Temp/humidity: Keep the temperature around 75-80 degrees F if possible. Low 60 to 70%

Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.

Substrate: Use eight inches of semi dry substrate for adult because it is an obligate burrower.  3 inches of substrate in vials or delicups for spiderlings. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermiculite and peat moss.

Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis or dubia roaches weekly.

Water requirements: An open water dish is a must, as is regular mistings to keep that humidity level high. For spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough.

Growth: a fast growing tarantula

Size: Up to 5 inches

Temperament: extremely fast and aggressive