Description
Listed for sale are Cyriocosmus elegans spiderlings. C. elegans, the Venezuelan tiger dwarf, is a widespread in northern South America. First described in Venezuela, C. elegans has since been reported in Colombia, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago and most recently, Guyana. One of the smaller true dwarf tarantulas, C. elegans females grow to only 1.5-2 inches.
C. elegans is a spider of sharp contrasts. The abdomen is black, with pale pointy tiger stripes and a bright heart-shaped urticating hair patch. The carapace is red-orange, against which lies a dark triangular mask. The tiger dwarf packs a lot into a small package.
Like its cousins, C. elegans temperament is docile. They can, however, run off quickly with no notice. Juveniles and older specimens are low-maintenance, easy to keep. Drought tolerance is medium. Females may live 6-8 years.
We raise C. elegans spiderlings on slightly dampened substrate: 1 part water + 10 parts dry substrate and limit ventilation to allow humidity to build. For juveniles and older specimens we use less enclosure moisture. Room temperature (68-72F) is fine although growth is faster at 80F. A water dish can be useful to insure against dehydration, especially if ventilation is liberal.
C. elegans is an opportunistic burrower. They appreciate a flat piece of cork under which they’ll web a shallow retreat. Spiderlings have a tendency to dig a bit deeper.
Photos: 1-adult female (ArachnoEden); 2-adult female (tempisch)
Care highlights:
- slightly dampened substrate (sds) for spiderlings
- restrict ventilation to achieve a slightly humid environment
- lower enclosure moisture for juveniles and up
- room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
- consider cork pieces, forest litter and plantings for enrichment
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