Cyclosternum fasciatum
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This is a specific care sheet for Costa Rican Tiger Rumps (Cyclosternum fasciatum), for more in this genus see Category:Cyclosternum.
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Known as the Costa Rican Tiger Rump Tarantula for its tiger like abdomen. This species of tarantula is quite beautiful having a black abdomen with red stripes. Good display tarantulas that burrow and roam a lot.
Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Costa Rica and Guatemala |
| Class: | Terrestrial, likes to burrow and roam |
| Longevity: | Slow growth |
| Adult Size: | Between 8 and 10cm |
| Temperament: | Aggressive and skittish |
| Urticating Hairs: | Yes |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Cyclosternum fasciatum Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. |
| Temperature: | 20-28°C (68-82.4°F) |
| Humidity: | 65-75% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Cyclosternum fasciatum Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Cyclosternum fasciatum Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Cyclosternum fasciatum | |
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Contents |
[edit] Habitat
[edit] Enclosure
This spider requires an enclosure of atleast 4 gallons in volume, with a strong, securing roof.
[edit] Substrate
You should cover the bottom of the enclosure with atleast 4-5 inches of peat moss, potting soil or vermiculite. This spider is renowned for differing lifestyles where some prefer to burrow and others predominantly live on the surface under a hide of some description. The depth of substrate and floor space provided by a 4 gallon enclosure will allow the spider to either dig a substantial burrow or roam and explore its environment. You should also provide a small artificial shelter such as a decorative cave used in aquariums or a hollow log, the spider may use this as their primary shelter or adopt it to use as the entrance to their burrow.
[edit] Temperature
This species is ideal as it is very comfortable living within normal room temperature ranges of between 20-28°C (68-82.4°F). However, to ensure the temperatures are being provided you should monitor them by using accurate thermometers in a few locations within the enclosure.
[edit] Humidity
They can be kept in a low-humidity terrarium of about 65-75%, and this can be achieved by providing a shallow water dish and misting ocassionally as necessary. To successfully maintain the desired humidity conditions for your tarantula you are going to need a hygrometer. A hygrometer is a device used to measure relative humidity within the enclosure.
