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This is a specific care sheet for Tanzanian Dwarf Stoutlegs (Eucratoscelus pachypus), for more in this genus see Category:Eucratoscelus.
Known as the Tanzanian Dwarf Stoutleg Tarantula, this is another unusual species because its rear legs are much thicker than its other legs.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
| Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.
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| Class:
| Terrestrial. Likes to burrow.
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| Longevity:
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| Adult Size:
| 10 - 12cm
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| Temperament:
| Slightly docile and calm
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| Urticating Hairs:
| None
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| Venom Potency:
| Unknown
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| Eucratoscelus pachypus Housing Requirements
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| Tarantula Housing:
| Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
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| Temperature:
| 21-28°C
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| Humidity:
| 70%
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| Special Requirements:
| No special requirements.
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| Breeding Eucratoscelus pachypus Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
| Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
| Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
| Probable sexual cannibalism
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| Eucratoscelus pachypus Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Eucratoscelus pachypus
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