Curly Hair Tarantula

Species: Curly Haired TarantulaScientific Name: Tliltocatl albopilosusOrigin: Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa RicaLifespan: Males generally live up to 5 years, and females can live up to 25 years.Size: 6-6.5” diameterEnclosure Type: Using a lid on top of the enclosure is required, but beware of using traditional mesh lids, as tarantula feet easily get stuck in them, potentially leading to injury. If you want to use mesh, make sure the gaps are large enough to prevent entrapment. Alternatively, replace the screen with a sheet of acrylic with small holes drilled into it for ventilation.Enclosure Size: The minimum terrarium size for a curly hair tarantula varies depending on its size. Slings can be housed in basic acrylic spiderling enclosures, no smaller than four legspans by three legspans. These should be gradually upgraded until they are large enough to be comfortable in an adult-sized enclosure no smaller than 20” L x 10” W x 10” H, or a 10-gallon tank, although taller (and larger in