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Australian Tarantulas, Theraphosidae · 2020-05-16 · Australian Tarantulas, Theraphosidae...
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Australian Tarantulas, Theraphosidae Description Australian Tarantulas are a family of large Theraphosids found across the far reaches of the continent. They are the largest group of spiders found in Australia and are split into four main genera: Phlogius - the largest and fastest growing genus, Selenotholus - a highly defensive and slower growing desert genus, Selenotypus - a medium sized desert genus, and Coremiocnemis - a dwarf rainforest genus consisting of one species. It is highly likely there are more species and possibly genus then currently described. Housing Australian Tarantulas require little space as they spend most of their lives underground. Gener- ally the spider needs about three times its leg-span of horizon- tal space, with substrate deep enough to create a burrow. Plas- tic Containers or Terrariums with enough depth for around 20cm of substrate create ideal enclo- sures. These spiders require humidity to survive, which can be provided with moist sub- strate. Coir-peat mixed with sand in a 80/20 ratio is recommended. When squeezed, the substrate should be wet enough to clump together but dry enough to not release too much excess water. Spagnum moss is excellent at retaining humidity and may be scattered ontop of the substrate. Feeding Tarantulas will readily feed on appro- priately sized feeder insects such as crickets, meal-worms and woodies. The prey item should be no larger then the body size of the tarantula. Any prey should be removed if not eaten overnight. Slings may be fed daily or as often as they are willing to eat. Larger specimens may be fed weekly. Important Information Like all spiders, tarantulas moult to grow. Before moulting, the spider enters pre-moult. During this time the spider will fast. When moulting the spider will flip on its back and my appear dead, do not be alarmed. Do not worry if your spiders stops feeding, it is nor- mal for them to fast, especially during moult- ing. Australian Tarantulas are venomous and can inflict a painful bite, they are also fast and can climb most surfaces Phlogius Crassipes Selenotholus Kotzman
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Australian Tarantulas, Theraphosidae
DescriptionAustralian Tarantulas are a family of large Theraphosids found across the far reaches of the continent. They are the largest group of spiders found in Australia and are split into four main genera: Phlogius - the largest and fastest growing genus, Selenotholus - a highly defensive and slower growing desert genus, Selenotypus - a medium sized desert genus, and Coremiocnemis - a dwarf rainforest genus consisting of one species. It is highly likely there are more species and possibly genus then currently described.
HousingAustralian Tarantulas require little space as they spend most of their lives underground. Gener-ally the spider needs about three times its leg-span of horizon-tal space, with substrate deep enough to create a burrow. Plas-tic Containers or Terrariums with enough depth for around 20cm of substrate create ideal enclo-sures. These spiders require humidity to survive, which can be provided with moist sub-strate. Coir-peat mixed with sand in a 80/20 ratio is recommended. When squeezed, the substrate should be wet enough to clump together but dry enough to not release too much excess water. Spagnum moss is excellent at retaining humidity and may be scattered ontop of the substrate.
FeedingTarantulas will readily feed on appro-priately sized feeder insects such as crickets, meal-worms and woodies. The prey item should be no larger then the body size of the tarantula. Any prey should be removed if not eaten overnight. Slings may be fed daily or as often as they are willing to eat. Larger specimens may be fed weekly.
Important InformationLike all spiders, tarantulas moult to grow. Before moulting, the spider enters pre-moult. During this time the spider will fast. When moulting the spider will flip on its back and my appear dead, do not be alarmed. Do not worry if your spiders stops feeding, it is nor-mal for them to fast, especially during moult-ing. Australian Tarantulas are venomous and can inflict a painful bite, they are also fast and can climb most surfaces
Phlogius Crassipes
Selenotholus Kotzman
