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Costa Rican Tiger Rump Tarantula (Cyclosternum fasciatum)

Costa Rican Tiger Rump Tarantula (Cyclosternum fasciatum)

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Cyclosternum fasciatum, commonly known as Costa Rican Tiger Rump, is a species of a new-world tarantula native to Costa Rica and Guatemala. This is a terrestrial species with a maximum legspan of 12 centimetres (4.7 in), which makes it a rather small tarantula species, yet it is one of the largest of its genus.    

Habitat: 

As pets they may be kept in terrariums. They require a 10gallon to 15gallon (adults) and juveniles in critter keepers or deli cups. Substrate should be 4 to 6 inches of a mixture of vermiculate and peat moss. 

 Feeding:    

Generally, in captivity, C. fasciatum feed upon a variety of pesticide-free insects such as locusts, crickets and cockroaches. Spiderlings can be fed small 'pinhead' crickets, or scavenge the bodies of pre-killed crickets.

Juvenile: 3 - 4 cm, Sub-adult: 5 - 7 cm, Adult: 13 - 15 cm

Adult size: 5 - 6''(13 - 15 cm)
Temperature: 72 - 82℉ (22 - 28℃)
Humidity: 60 - 70%
Feeding: Locusts, Crickets and Cockroaches
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