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This is a specific care sheet for Para Mongo Zebras (Acanthoscurria fracta), for more in this genus see Category:Acanthoscurria.

Para Mongo Zebra care sheet
Acanthoscurria fracta

The Para Mongo Zebra Tarantula

The Para Mongo Zebra Tarantula

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Arachnomorpha

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Micrura

Order: Araneae

Suborder: Opisthothelae

Family: Theraphosidae

Subfamily: Theraphosinae

Genus: Acanthoscurria

Species: A. fracta

Known as the Para Mongo Zebra, this tarantula produces fascinating colour patterns on its legs. It is a large, heavy bodied terrestrial species from Brazil that will grow to about 20cm.

Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets

Regions Found: Brazil, Guyana, possibly Peru
Class: Terrestrial
Longevity: Unknown
Adult Size: Up to 20cm
Temperament: Aggressive
Urticating Hairs: Unknown
Venom Potency: Unknown
Acanthoscurria fracta Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrateshould be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature: 24-28°C (75.2-82.4°F)
Humidity: 75%
Special Requirements: There are no special requirements.
Breeding Acanthoscurria fracta Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism
Acanthoscurria fracta Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Acanthoscurria fracta
  • An appropriately sized vivarium/aquarium
  • Substrate
  • Heating equipment ie heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
  • Large shallow water dish
  • Decorations and hiding places
  • Livefood

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