The Brazilian red-haired spider (Latin name: Nhandu carapoensis), also known as the Brazilian orange-haired bird-eating spider, is native to the Brazilian rainforest and belongs to a larger species. Their name comes from the fact that they are covered with long red hair and are relatively rare in the pet tarantula market, probably due to their late introduction to the pet market and their origin in Brazil. The export of tarantulas is prohibited.

Origin: Brazilian tropical rainforest
Adult body length 16-17 cm foot extension
Suitable temperature 26~28℃
The suitable humidity is 80%. It is recommended to use moist peat, coconut brick and clay as the substrate.
Suitability: Collection
The adult body length of the Brazilian red-haired spider is 16-17 cm. Like the Brazilian black and white feet and the Brazilian white red tail, their larvae are also of the same genus. Very small and almost off-white, it only begins to show some color when it grows above 3 cm, and starts to have adult color at about 6 cm.
The suitable temperature for Brazilian red haired spider is 26-28 ℃, and the suitable humidity is 80%. It is recommended to use moist peat, coconut brick and clay as the substrate. According to the data, this species of stinging hair is more irritating than most other New World species, and they are also very nervous. Once they think there is a threat, they will start kicking, which also includes the owner opening their breeding box. accidentally disturbed them. Therefore, they are not suitable for novice pet tarantulas who have never kept pet tarantulas for the first time. However, since they rarely dig, they are considered a good pet tarantula species for display. If you have some experience with pet tarantulas and like to collect rare species, it should be a good choice.
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