Nhandu chromatus
(Brazilian Red & White)
The Brazilian red & white (Nhandu chromatus, formerly Vitalius cristatus) is a large terrestrial species that can be found in the grasslands of Brazil. It has striking black and white stripes across its legs and a jet black abdomen featuring long red hairs.
REGION
Grasslands of Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
24-28°C
HUMIDITY
75-80%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish, can be defensive
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing to maturity in 3-4 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
13-15 cm
LONGEVITY
females will live up to 10 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Weak
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy however complications may occur if the female rejects the egg sac
EGG SAC SIZE
600 to 1200 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5
REGION
Grasslands of Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
24-28°C
HUMIDITY
75-80%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish, can be defensive
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing to maturity in 3-4 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
13-15 cm
LONGEVITY
females will live up to 10 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes
VENOM POTENCY
Weak
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Easy however complications may occur if the female rejects the egg sac
EGG SAC SIZE
600 to 1200 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5