Curly Hair Tarantula

Breed: Curly Hair Tarantula
Scientific name: Tliltocatl albopilosus
Place of Origin: Honduras, Costa Rica
Classification: Tarantula
Average Price: R400 - R700

Size Category: medium
Avg. Height: 14 cm.
Avg. Weight: 0.06 to 0.09 Kg.
Avg. Lifespan: 8 to 20 years.

Colours:
Dark brown to black with golden-bronze curly hairs.

Covering:
exoskeleton

Vocalisation level:
quiet

Temprament:
Extremely docile, calm, and slow-moving. Often considered one of the very best beginner tarantula species.

Trainability:
difficult

Diet type: insectivore
Feeding frequency: Once a week or every two weeks.

Foods to avoid:
Wild-caught insects.

Health Concerns:
Very hardy and tolerant of beginner mistakes in husbandry.

Recommended Supplements:
Not required.

Grooming:
N/A

Exercise:
N/A

Handling:
Very low risk. Extremely reluctant to bite and not prone to flicking its mild urticating hairs.
Ideal Location:
Nationwide, requires a controlled indoor terrarium. Owner must check provincial permit requirements.

Space Requirements:
A terrestrial setup with deep, moist substrate to allow for burrowing.

Climate Suitability: tropical

Temperature Range: 24-28°C

Humidity Range: Moderate (65-75%)