Chilobrachys huahini

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This is a specific care sheet for Huahini Birdeatings (Chilobrachys huahini), for more in this genus see Category:Chilobrachys.

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Huahini Birdeating care sheet
Chilobrachys huahini
Huahini Birdeating Tarantula
Huahini Birdeating Tarantula
Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Arachnomorpha

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Micrura

Order: Araneae

Suborder: Opisthothelae

Family: Theraphosidae

Subfamily: Selenocosmiinae

Genus: Chilobrachys

Species: C. huahini

C. huahini is most commonly referred to as the Huahini Birdeating Tarantula, this tarantula has a light brown colouration and usually develops a darker pattern in adulthood. Information collected from enthusiasts suggests that lifestyle preferences vary between individuals. Whereas some specimens prefer to construct webs on the surface, others have been noted to be strict burrowers. It is recommended that you observe your spider for a period of time with a choice of habitats on offer, then depending on your the trends displayed, you can tailor the enclosure to best provide for your tarantula

Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
Information and Tarantula Care
Regions Found: Thailand
Class: Terrestrial and arboreal
Longevity:
Adult Size: 15 and 20cm
Temperament: Very aggressive
Urticating Hairs: No
Venom Potency: Unknown
Chilobrachys huahini Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Due to its nature this species can prefer either terrestrial and arboreal setups so provide as necessary to your tarantulas preference.
Temperature: 26-32°C (79-89°F)
Humidity: Approximately 70-80%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Breeding Chilobrachys huahini Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism
Recommended Pet Supplies for Chilobrachys huahini
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The male Huahini is much smaller than the female
A female Huahini cannibalising the male after a mating attempt
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