Neoholothele incei spiderling • 3/4″ (Trinidad olive dwarf)

Description

Neoholothele incei, from the island of Trinidad, has to be one of the most popular and accessible dwarf tarantulas in the hobby. Commonly known as the Trinidad olive dwarf, this obligate burrower tends to web at the substrate-wall interface, sometimes webbing nearly all the enclosure floor. Scores have tried to keep N. incei communally with varied success.

Photos: 1,2-immature females (ArachnoEden); 3-adult female (P. Reinartz)

Care highlights:

• slightly dampened substrate (sds) for spiderlings
• elevated humidity +/- water dish support
• room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
• juveniles & older specimens can be kept on a drier substrate
• may burrow under bark pieces
• consider forest litter and plantings for enrichment