Monday, January 7, 2013

Acanthoscurria Chacoana ( Bolivian Salmon Pink)


The Bolivian Salmon Pink is one of the largest available arachnids. It is covered in greyish-black or brown hairs, with long, pinkish hairs on the legs, chelicerae and some parts of the body. The hairs on the abdomen of the male may appear slightly more reddish than those of the female

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Argentina and Bolivia
Class: Terrestrial
Longevity: Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size: 7-8
Temperament: sometimes to be defensive
Urticating Hairs: Yes, Very Irritating
Venom Potency: Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Brachypelma smithi Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places.
Temperature: 24-28°C (75-86°F)
Humidity: About 55-65%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Brachypelma smithi Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects

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