Scientific Name: Lasiodora striatipes (Ausserer, 1871)
Synonyms: Eurypelma Striatipe
Lasiodora Striatipes or Bahia Grey Bird Eating Tarantula is one of the close rival in size to Lasiodora Parahybana, quite massive body and eat like a horse. The Stunning Grey Color give its own identity where as it is plain grey with a bit black on its leg and bit red colour on their abdomen. As a sling, travel fast and start to decrease in speed as it grows. People usually kept them because of their massive size which is recorded up to 10 inches.
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| Picture: Adult photo of Lasiodora Striatipes |
General Information
Regions Found: Brazil
Type: New World Terrestrial
Lastingness: Mature in 2 Years
Adult Size: 10 Inches ++
Temperament: Defensive ,but become docile as grow.
Urticating Hairs: Yes
Venom Potency: Moderate
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.A good retreat is may required.
Temperature: 22-27 °C
Humidity: 70%
Special Requirements: No Special Requirement
Experiences Needed: Moderate (For Moderate->Advance->Expert)
Breeding Difficulty: Easy
Egg Sac Size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Potential sexual cannibalism
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
- An appropriately sized Terrarium/Vivarium/Aquarium depending on sizes
- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish. Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live food (NOT for Slings (Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Simple mist the T everyday and feed once or twice a week.
- Considered as a Top 10 BEGINNERS Tarantula Due to Docile and Calm Temperament
- Even though these specimen may be docile and calm. It is suggested to do a bit research as it may benefit both you and your future T. =)
- Massive T as expected from Lasiodora spp.
Source: Internet, Wikipedia, Wiki-pets
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