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This is a specific care sheet for Heterothele gabonensiss (Heterothele gabonensis), for more in this genus see Category:Heterothele.

Heterothele gabonensis care sheet Heterothele gabonensis Heterothele gabonensis Heterothele gabonensis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Arachnomorpha Class: Arachnida Subclass: Micrura Order: Araneae Suborder: Opisthothelae Family: Theraphosidae Subfamily: Ischnocolinae Genus: Heterothele Species: H. gabonensis

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Heterothele gabonensis Housing Requirements
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Breeding Heterothele gabonensis Tarantulas
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Danger to Male:	Tarantula females will sometimes cannibalise the males
Heterothele gabonensis Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Heterothele gabonensis
An appropriately sized vivarium/aquarium Substrate Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats Large shallow water dish Decorations and hiding places Livefood

Heterothele gabonensis habitat

An adult Heterothele gabonensis tarantula should be provided with an enclosure 2 to 5 gallons in volume with a secure lid.

You should cover the bottom of the enclosure with 5-6 inches of substrate such as shredded coconut husk, but some keepers choose to use peat moss, potting soil or vermiculite.

Provide a heat source and use means to moderate the humidity such as a large open water bowl or misting bottle.

Feeding Heterothele gabonensis

Tarantula diet is typically insects such as crickets, grass-hoppers, beetles, moths, meal worms and cockroaches. A staple diet of crickets is the only food a tarantula requires besides water which can be provided in a shallow dish (lid of a jar or bottle cap). Typically feed an adult twice a week. Uneaten prey should be removed after one day to prevent problems and attracting mites. The food provided should be no larger than the abdomen of the tarantula.

Breeding Heterothele gabonensis

Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.

The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:

• Preparation for breeding
• Tarantula breeding
• Looking after an egg sac
• Birthing
• Caring for the female
• Caring for the spiderlings

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