Brazilian Black and White spider is suitable for temperature: 25-27 degrees; suitable humidity: 75-80%. These spiders live underground and require about 2 inches of substrate for burrowing. Provide a tree hole for hiding and a small dish of water for drinking. Feed them with crickets and occasionally with newborn white mice.
Chinese name: Brazilian Black and White spider
English name: Brazilian Black and White
Latin name: Nhandu colloratvillosum
Geographical distribution: Brazil
Reproductive method: oviparous
Habit: terrestrial spider. Slightly aggressive temperament.
Physical characteristics: about 16-17cm in size.
Diet: crickets, occasionally feed with newborn white mice
Originally from the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Brazilian Black and White spiders, like their counterparts Brazilian White-Knee Tarantula, are also classic pet bird-eating spider species. However, they are also becoming less popular year by year, almost for the same reasons, as they have been replaced by Brazilian White-Knee Tarantulas. However, compared to the White-Knee Tarantulas, they are much less aggressive, or almost never make a threatening gesture to intimidate their owners. But their timid nature makes them more easily startled and start kicking out a large amount of urticating hairs. At the same time, when angered, they will also make a hissing sound as a warning.
Spider enthusiasts recommend keeping Brazilian Black and White spiders. Like their counterpart, Brazilian Red and White, they are also classic pet spiders. They have been replaced by the popularization of Brazilian White Knee spiders. However, compared to Red and White spiders, their aggression is much weaker, but their timid nature often causes them to kick out a large number of bristles when startled.
1, Emaciation disease
When you find that the spider's body surface becomes dull and the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation disease has occurred. This disease is generally caused by poor eating habits and long-term starvation leading to malnutrition.
2, Intestinal inflammation
In contrast to emaciation disease, this disease is caused by overeating. The owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it at a low temperature, which can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to intestinal inflammation.
3, Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require strict environmental conditions, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, high temperature and high humidity, if the spider's cage is far away from the ventilating port, the spider will suffer from heatstroke and its legs will become paralyzed, resulting in hemiplegia.
4, Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by lack of water. In addition to eating, spiders also require water. If the owner only feeds the spider without providing water, the water in the food cannot meet the spider's needs for moisture.
5, Black rot disease
Refusing to eat and move, declining spirit, and the appearance of black rot ulcers on the abdomen are the manifestations of black rot disease. The reason for this situation is that the water and food are not fresh, and if the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it may contract black rot disease, which can lead to death in severe cases.
6, Mold disease
Especially in the south, the hot and humid weather in summer easily allows bacteria to attack the spider's body surface. The spider's joints become stiffer and its body becomes damp, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive and causing mold spots to appear on the spider.
7, Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If they are small insects, it's okay, but those rampant parasites can crawl on the spider's body, which looks very disgusting. Besides affecting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
Diet: Crickets, occasionally feed newborn white mice.
When raising them, pay attention to: Generally, a semi-dry and semi-wet feeding method is used for humidity. However, because the bird-eating spider from the tropical rainforest environment usually cannot tolerate excessively dry conditions, you can provide thicker bedding material. They may occasionally engage in digging activities. Of course, an artificial hiding place can also help them adapt well. However, it is worth noting that although it is listed as a beginner's species, if the individual is above 6cm, attention should be paid to their urticating hairs. Some individuals may have allergic reactions, causing itching. In addition, 6cm+ individuals refuse to be handled to avoid unnecessary danger.
Care for them at a suitable temperature: 25-27 degrees; suitable humidity: 75-80%. Ground spiders require about 2 inches of substrate for burrowing. Provide a tree hole for them to hide and don't forget to put a small dish of water for them to drink.
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