Description
Neostenotarsus sp. “French Guiana” is a secretive dwarf terrestrial from the rainforests of northern South America, specifically French Guiana. Martin Gamache (tarcan) studied the steely blue dwarf in the field, finding them under logs and bark. According to Martin, N. sp. “French Guiana” likely feasts on termites and has little reason to venture except to mate.
Our experience with N. sp. “French Guiana” reveals a dwarf species with a rich olive-blue carapace, pale legs, and a tendency to make shallow hides under objects. Females here have matured at about 2 inches.
Note: Neostenotarsus sp. “French Guiana” is not the same as Neostenotarsus guianensis, the only described species in the genus, also from French Guiana!
Keep spiderlings over slightly dampened substrate and restrict ventilation enough to allow humidity to accumulate. We use room temperature (68-72F), but any temperature in the 70-80F range is fine. It’s important to ensure your spiderling has enough enclosure moisture. Humidity ideally would be in the 80-90% RH range. As the spiderling matures, gradually reduce enclosure moisture, mainly by increasing ventilation and allowing substrate to dry a bit. A water dish will help the process, helping to preserve a bit of humidity at all times.
Photos: 1,2,3,4-semi-adult (ArachnoEden)
Care highlights:
- slightly dampened substrate
- elevated humidity +/- water dish support
- room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
- constructs shallow webbed hides under cork pieces
- consider forest litter and plantings for enrichment
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