Holothele longipes female • 2 1/4″

Description

Holothele longipes is a rainforest tarantula native to several countries in north-central South America. One of them gave its name to the ‘Trinidad pink dwarf.’

In captivity, H. longipes spiderlings thrive at room temperature (68-72F/20-22C) and slightly elevated humidity (75-90% RH).  It is a fast moving spider so have a catch cup ready. Fortunately they aren’t defensive. Females mature sexually at 3 inches.

Photos: 1-one of specimens sold in this size range (ArachnoEden); 2-similar specimen (ArachnoEden) 3-stock image

Care highlights:

• slightly dampened substrate for spiderings
• elevated humidity (75-90% RH) +/- water dish support
• room temperature (68-72F) up to 80-85F
• juveniles & older specimens can be kept on drier substrate
• consider plantings and places to hide for enrichment