Cyclosternum fasciatum
| Cyclosternum fasciatum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Suborder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Subfamily: | Theraphosinae |
| Genus: | Cyclosternum |
| Species: | C. fasciatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyclosternum fasciatum (Cambridge, 1892) | |
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.
As pets
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. They should be kept at 20C to 28C. Humidity should be 60% to 70%.
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.
Reproduction
Females possess spermathecaes and males possess tibial hooks on the front pair of legs. Gestation period is about 6 to 8 months. The female produces an egg sac which contains between 200 - 800 eggs about a month after mating.
References
- František Kovařík, Chov sklípkanů (Keeping tarantulas), Jihlava 2001
- http://care-sheet.com/index/Cyclosternum_fasciatum
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