Hysterocrates laticeps 3/4”

Hysterocrates laticeps 3/4”size 3 4 Large fossorial tarantulas that will dig intense tunnel systems, but also spend some time on the surface as well. This Hysterocrates species can be distinguished from the others by the narrow tibia of leg IV and the deep chocolate brown femurs that are darker then the rest of this spider. Ive personally raised this species in a communal setting with much success. They will share large prey items together or feed on smaller prey alone. From

First described in 1994 by Frank Saager

This terrestrial spider should be kept in a tropical setup on the damp side

There’s is some controversy about how much this species likes to “swim” as I’ve heard for years how much they love the water

while the males are smaller

Described in 1897 by legendary British zoologist Reginald Innes Pocock

This is where this spider currently resides

This small Chilean tarantula has been in high demand since exports from Chile closed down sometime in the mid 2000’s

They feed on a variety of insects

Pamphobeteus are one of my favorite genera out there with their hair trigger feeding response

these spiders were described in 1897 by Reginald Innes Pocock

Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies will be needed to start with

where they are probably constantly throwing threat displays every time the wind blows