Nhandu tripepii
(Brazilian Giant Blonde)
The Brazilian Giant Blonde Tarantula (Nhandu tripepii) is a large terrestrial species that can be found in the State of Para, Brazil. It is a very large, robust, attractive and hairy tarantula species reaching 21-22 cm in leg span. Nhandu tripepii, formerly Vitalius vulpinus, was recently renamed to Nhandu tripepii.
REGION
State of Para, Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
26-29°C
HUMIDITY
75-80%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish and defensive
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing to maturity in 3-4 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
21-22 cm
LONGEVITY
Females 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
500 to 1500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5
REGION
State of Para, Brazil
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
26-29°C
HUMIDITY
75-80%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish and defensive
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing to maturity in 3-4 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
21-22 cm
LONGEVITY
Females 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
500 to 1500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Possible sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5