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This is a specific care sheet for Brazilian Black and Whites (Nhandu coloratovillosus), for more in this genus see Category:Nhandu.
Known as the Brazilian Black and White Tarantula.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
| Grasslands of Brazil
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| Class:
| Terrestrial
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| Longevity:
| Fast growing
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| Adult Size:
| 17-20cm
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| Temperament:
| Docile
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| Urticating Hairs:
| Yes
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| Venom Potency:
| Unknown
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| Nhandu coloratovillosus 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:
| Between 26-29°C (80-84°F)
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| Humidity:
| 75-80%
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| Special Requirements:
| No special requirements.
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| Breeding Nhandu coloratovillosus 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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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Nhandu coloratovillosus
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[edit] Housing
10 gallon tank, or rubbermaid type container. Young specimens can live in small critter keepers or large deli cups.
Young can eat Pinhead crickets, small cockroaches, mealworms. Adults can eat large crickets, roaches, super worms and an occasional lizard or pinkie mouse.
