Honduran curly hair tarantula (scientific name: Brachypelma albopilosum) is native to the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica and Honduras. It is one of the most popular and common pet bird spider species within the Brachypelma genus.
Chinese name: 洪都拉斯卷毛
Scientific name: Brachypelma albopilosum
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Distribution: Costa Rica / Honduras / Nicaragua
They grow faster compared to their relatives from dry environments, but still take at least 3 to 5 years to reach maturity. Given their lack of aggression towards humans and minimal effect of their urticating hairs on people, as well as their strong adaptability, they are a very good choice for beginners wanting to keep a pet bird spider.
Honduran curly hair tarantula is recommended for fans of pet bird spiders. It is one of the classic species of bird-catching spiders, adaptable and easy to care for as long as temperature and diet are ensured. In addition, it has almost no aggression towards humans, and is basically non-toxic, making it very suitable for beginners in breeding.
1. Temperature
The temperature is best controlled between 25-30 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference between day and night should not be too large. In summer, attention should be paid to cooling and preventing heatstroke, while in winter, attention should be paid to heating and keeping warm to ensure the healthy life of the juvenile tarantula.
2. Humidity
The humidity should be maintained at around 65%. Too low humidity can easily cause dehydration in juvenile tarantulas, leading to emaciation and death. If the humidity is too high, juvenile tarantulas are prone to develop edema and die. If the humidity is too high, they are prone to develop edema, fungal infection, etc.
3. Ventilation
A good ventilation environment can make juvenile tarantulas stronger, reduce diseases, and safely molt. Air pollution, humidity, and stuffiness are the main causes of juvenile tarantula death.
4. Food
Feeding small animals such as yellow mealworms and small earthworms is the main method of feeding tarantulas. Animal blood (without salt added) can also be used. If conditions permit, artificial formulated feed can be used. The formula can be made up of 50% egg yolks, 20% honey, 20% milk, 4% vitamin additives, and 3% yeast. After mixing, it can be placed on a dish for feeding or on a sponge.
5. Lighting
Firstly, there should be sufficient lighting. If conditions permit, tarantulas can be taken outside to expose to sunlight (since tarantulas do not like light, there should be shaded areas to ensure their safety). Windows should be opened frequently, but direct sunlight should be avoided.
The spider's diet is varied, and locusts, crickets, butterflies, flies, and yellow powder worms are the most high-quality feed for spiders. If you are engaged in spider farming for in-depth development, consider large-scale farming and comprehensive processing. It is best to have a small-scale insect breeding farm to provide spider feed by keeping flies in cages or raising yellow powder worms in boxes.
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