This is a specific care sheet for Huahini Birdeatings (Chilobrachys huahini), for more in this genus see Category:Chilobrachys.
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C. huahini is most commonly referred to as the Huahini Birdeating Tarantula, this tarantula has a light brown colouration and usually develops a darker pattern in adulthood. Information collected from enthusiasts suggests that lifestyle preferences vary between individuals. Whereas some specimens prefer to construct webs on the surface, others have been noted to be strict burrowers. It is recommended that you observe your spider for a period of time with a choice of habitats on offer, then depending on your the trends displayed, you can tailor the enclosure to best provide for your tarantula
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Thailand |
| Class: | Terrestrial and arboreal |
| Longevity: | |
| Adult Size: | 15 and 20cm |
| Temperament: | Very aggressive |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Chilobrachys huahini Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Due to its nature this species can prefer either terrestrial and arboreal setups so provide as necessary to your tarantulas preference. |
| Temperature: | 26-32°C (79-89°F) |
| Humidity: | Approximately 70-80% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Chilobrachys huahini Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Chilobrachys huahini Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Chilobrachys huahini | |
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The male Huahini is much smaller than the female
A female Huahini cannibalising the male after a mating attempt