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