It must be able to hold some moisture, not degrade too rapidly and be as biologically neutral as possible so as not promote microbial growth. The substrate should be non-toxic and not able to cause physical damage to the spider. The choice of substrate is not simply about selecting a suitable bedding the choice and depth of substrate are important to maintaining a balance in humidity and in helping the spider shed its skin. Ad hocВ and вЂgut-feelingвЂ™ sex determination based upon colouration, size or leg length should not be taken as a reliable guide. Sexing a tarantula requires good observation skills and some experience.

Lack of tibial hooks does NOT mean the specimen is a female.Д®xamination of the molt (exuviae/exuvium) is the best method to sex a tarantula (never disturb the tarantula in removing the molt from the housing): males have a dense region of setae along the epigastric furrowВ (situated between the proximal booklungs) signifying the presence of epiandrous fusilladeВ only found in males females lack epiandrous fusillade females have spermathecae (sperm receptor) found inside the abdomen between the proximal booklungs. albospilosumВ is venomous.ДЄs a caresheet, there will be no presumption that the reader wishes to attempt to breed this species or any other species of tarantula.В Readers wishing to breed tarantulas should be aware that breeding requires an input that goes further than a basic caresheet.В However, a keeper should be aware that the lifespans of males and females are notably different: a female can expect to live in excess of 15 to 20 years a male can expect to live 4 to 7 years.ДЄ mature male will show tibial hooks on the front legs. albospilosumВ individuals can, however, become accustomed to being handled. albospilosumВ is a reasonably large species with a dark coloured body (ranging from brown to midnight blue) covered with very noticeable vermilion curly hairsД«rachypelma albospilosumВ is a relatively peaceful species.В The author does not recommend handling of any tarantula except for special cases B. Scientific Name : Brachypelma albospilosumВ (Valerio 1980)ДЄ species from rainforests of Costa Rica and Hondorus that is somewhat different to others in the genus.В The Curly Hair Tarantula is a long-lived and relatiuvely peaceful tarantula that poses no particular problems if a few golden rules are followed.В This an ideal starter tarantula.Д«.

Curly hair tarantula care sheet