Brazilian white-legged red-tailed spider

Brazilian white-legged red-tailed spider (Latin name: Nhanduchromatus), also known as the Brazilian red and white bird-eating spider, is native to the eastern tropical rainforests of Brazil. It is one of the classic pet bird-eating spider species, but also a species whose popularity is gradually declining among enthusiasts. The Brazilian white-kneed spider, which looks similar but is larger and relatively more docile, is more popular. Although these native Brazilian bird-eating spider species are already protected by the authorities and smuggling is no longer possible today, fortunately, individuals that were smuggled out earlier have been successfully bred in captivity. They have produced numerous offspring, although very small in size, to supply the entire pet bird-eating spider market.

The Brazilian white-legged red-tailed spider is aggressive in nature and lives on the ground, reaching a length of 17-20 cm. It feeds on crickets, and occasionally can be fed newborn white mice (i.e. RS: rats), suitable temperature: 26-28 degrees Celsius; suitable humidity: 80%.

Chinese name: Brazilian white-legged red-tailed bird-eating spider

Latin name: Nhanduchromatus

Alias: Brazilian red and white bird-eating spider

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Chelicerata

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Araneae

Order: Araneae

Suborder: Mygalomorphae

Family: Theraphosidae

Genus: Nhandu

Species: Brazilian white-legged red-tailed bird-eating spider

English: Whitestripedbirdeater

Reproduction method: Oviparous

Physical characteristics: 17-20 cm

Originally from the eastern tropical rainforests of Brazil, the Brazilian white-legged red-tailed spider is one of the classic pet bird-eating spider species, but it is also a species that has gradually lost popularity among enthusiasts. The Brazilian white-knee spider, which is similar in appearance but larger and relatively more docile, is chosen more often. Although these bird-eating spider species native to Brazil have long been protected by authorities, smuggling is impossible today.

I love pet spiders, and experienced people suggest raising them. The Brazilian white-legged red-tailed spider is venomous, but its toxicity is much weaker compared to the Hainan bird-eating spider or the orange baboon spider. However, it is still best not to play with it with your hands when raising it, as you may get bitten. Even though its venom is mild, it is still harmful to the human body.

Black belly disease: The main symptoms are black abdomen, abnormal feces, inactivity, and loss of appetite in scorpions. This disease usually occurs in winter or early spring, mainly due to low external temperature and high humidity, which leads to excessive water content in the scorpion's body. Reasonably increasing the temperature of the scorpion's nest and reducing humidity can prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Fetus rot: The main symptoms are swollen and black abdomen, loss of appetite, inactivity, and subsequent whole-body decay, followed by mass death. This disease is mainly caused by the deterioration of feed or unclean drinking water, and can be treated with antimicrobial drugs such as loperamide and a small amount of yeast tablets. It is particularly important to maintain environmental and dietary hygiene to prevent the occurrence of this disease.

Scorpion lice disease: The main symptoms are extreme restlessness in scorpions, yellow granular mites lurking in the chest and abdomen, and gradual torment of scorpions to death by mites. This disease is mainly caused by excessive humidity in dry scorpion nests. To prevent this disease, 1% bleach solution and 3.5% potassium permanganate solution can be sprayed on the scorpion nest for disinfection, or 4.5% formalin solution can be used for disinfection.

Desiccation disease: The main symptoms are yellow tail, flattened anterior abdomen, and lack of gloss in the whole body of scorpions. This disease is mainly caused by long-term lack of water in scorpions. As long as attention is paid to water supply and the humidity of the scorpion nest is kept moderate, the occurrence of this disease can be avoided.

Young spider feeding:

　　Have you been resting? Then crumble the head of the breadworm and cut it into small pieces. You can put it in front of it, shake it a few times with tweezers to lure the spider out to eat. You can also extract some of the breadworm's liquid and use its smell to entice the spider.

　　Remember! Don't feed too much! Don't feed live prey before it reaches 2 centimeters!

　　Feed the young spider once every 3 days, the subadult and adult once every 5 days, and the adult can also be fed once every 7 days.

　　Before molting (why do so many people write it as shedding--) the spider's behind will turn black, this is common knowledge, so when you discover that the white-legged spider's behind has turned black, don't worry, it's a sign of molting~ You can stop feeding at this time, after molting you can give it a big meal, after all, it deserves a reward for performing a strip tease for you~

　　In general, the young spider molts once a month, the subadults every half year, and the adults every half year to a year. The white-legged spider belongs to a relatively fast species, so no need to worry [Will my spider grow very slowly?]

Feeding subadults and adults:

　　This is simple~ Just put in the food, let the subadults eat three at a time, and let the adults eat as much as they want, but don't overfeed, be careful not to burst!

　　The environment for adults and subadults can be larger, if you don't have money, go to the supermarket and buy a storage box, if you have money, order a reptile box from the dome.

　　At this time, you can start landscaping, I planted some soft cacti (you can search for them in the flower market, they are soft and cute) and some unnamed flowers, and then put a piece of bark, a water tray with a sponge inside, that's it. If you like landscaping more, you can put more effort and go to the dome to see where the spiders' landscapes are, there are many beautiful landscapes created by seniors.