{"product_id":"brazilian-blue-tarantula","title":"Brazilian Blue Tarantula","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBrazilian Blue Tarantula Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePterinopelma sazimai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Blue Tarantula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 13–15 cm leg span\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females 15–20+ years; males considerably shorter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally defensive; may kick urticating hairs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly nocturnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e13–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles grow steadily with appropriate feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a secure, well-ventilated terrestrial enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor space should allow the spider to comfortably move around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide around \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm of substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for burrowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd cork bark or another secure hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slight nighttime drop is perfectly acceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating if additional heat is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUVB is not required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal ambient room lighting is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid bright lights and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong\u003emoderate humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, around \u003cstrong\u003e65–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep part of the substrate slightly moist while allowing the surface to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good ventilation to prevent stagnant, overly damp conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized live insects such as:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocusts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDubia roaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles can be offered food around \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults generally require less frequent feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten prey, particularly when a moult is approaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow water dish\u003c\/strong\u003e whenever the tarantula is large enough to use one safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep fresh water available at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the dish clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tarantula will periodically moult as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefusing food and becoming less active can indicate pre-moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove live prey and do not disturb the spider during moulting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever attempt to pull away retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazilian Blue Tarantulas can be defensive and fast-moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey may kick \u003cstrong\u003eurticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e when threatened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a catch cup and soft brush when relocation is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent lethargy outside of pre-moult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMould or pest infestations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty moulting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal posture or movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten prey and waste regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the water dish clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean rather than repeatedly replacing all substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove mouldy material and improve ventilation if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Bring Your Animal Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the enclosure completely prepared beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd suitable depth of substrate and a secure hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck temperature and ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave appropriately sized livefood available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the enclosure is securely locked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕷️ \u003cstrong\u003eTerrestrial species\u003c\/strong\u003e that benefits from deep substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Can be \u003cstrong\u003edefensive and fast\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧶 May kick irritating \u003cstrong\u003eurticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 Moderate humidity with good ventilation is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚫 \u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb during a moult.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦗 Remove livefood if the spider enters pre-moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧤 \u003cstrong\u003eHandling is best avoided.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕰️ Females can be a \u003cstrong\u003elong-term commitment of 15–20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"1cm","offer_id":58638452785533,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/brazilian-blue-tarantula","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}