6/1/2023 0 Comments Purple tree tarantulaIf, like me, you live in a colder area, then you may want to consider some form of artificial heating. If your home is warm year-round then no artificial heating is necessary. Mine are kept at an average temperature of 22-24 degrees Celsius (72 – 75 degrees Fahrenheit) and they seem to thrive in these conditions. Tapinauchenius violaceus seems far less fussy about temperature than moisture (see below). Take into consideration how you’ll add cork bark or other decor elements to provide the required privacy. Privacy – Your Tapinauchenius violaceus should have somewhere where they can feel secure. For this reason cages that open at the front – like Exo Terra terrariums – can be particularly practical. With such a skittish and fast-moving tarantula the easier you can make this on yourself the better. Reduce the risk by ensuring tight-fitting lids and no gaps large enough that your tarantula can clamber through.Īccess – You’ll need to access the cage to replenish water, provide feeder insects and remove uneaten food. Security – Tapinauchenius violaceus is a fast-moving species so escapees can be a major headache. If you opt to use a plastic storage container then be very generous with the number of air holes you add. This means that cages with mesh or grill lids are particularly suitable. Poor air flow should be avoided at all costs (more details below). Ventilation – A well-ventilated cage is absolutely crucial for this species. While almost any glass or plastic container meeting these dimensions may be suitable there are a number of considerations when housing Tapinauchenius violaceus… I would suggest a minimum size of 20cm wide, 20cm deep and 30cm high for adults. This can make a larger cage far more practical, as it becomes less likely that your spider will dash out of the cage when you open it. The important thing to bear in mind, however, is the lightning-fast movement of this species. Tapinauchenius violaceus is quite a modest-sized tarantula as an adult, suggesting that they might be happy in a relatively small cage. ![]() ![]() This wild environment means that a taller cage, with good ventilation and a piece of cork bark to hide in are going to be the order of the day. It’s amazing to me not only how often they moult, but also how much size they obtain with each successful moult. I’m currently rearing a number of spiderlings, with the hope that I get at least one male for a breeding project. It grows to a modest size of around 5” in legspan, and has an excellent growth rate. ![]() Tapinauchenius violaceus is an arboreal tarantula from Brazil and French Guiana.
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