Orange Tree Spider Tarantula Sling (Tapinauchenius rasti) – 1cm
Description
Add a vibrant flash of color to your collection with the Orange Tree Spider Tarantula (Tapinauchenius rasti). Native to the Caribbean, this stunning arboreal species is famous for its fiery orange-to-copper coloration, velvety sheen, and impressive speed.
At 1cm diagonal leg span (DLS), this unsexed spiderling is healthy, active, and eager to grow. As an arboreal tree-dweller, Tapinauchenius rasti loves constructing dense silk tube webs amongst cork bark and vertical decor, making it a fast-moving, fascinating specimen to watch develop from sling to adult.
🌟 Key Features & Highlights
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Brilliant Coloration: Fills out into a gorgeous shade of bright orange and reddish-copper as it matures.
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Intricate Web Crafter: Builds extensive, architectural silk tube nests and web curtains vertically.
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Rapid Growth Rate: Quickly grows from a tiny 1cm sling into a stunning display spider.
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Voracious Eater: Strong, proactive feeding response even at tiny sling sizes.
🏡 Care & Husbandry Guidelines
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Type: Arboreal (Tree-Dwelling / New World)
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Current Size: ~1cm Diagonal Leg Span (DLS)
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Temperature: 24°C – 27°C (75°F – 80°F)
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Humidity: 70% – 80% (Requires good cross-ventilation and lightly misted web lines)
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Feeding: Micro-crickets, pinhead roaches, or small prekilled feeder insects 1–2 times per week.
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Temperament: Extremely fast, agile, and skittish (Recommended for intermediate keepers; non-defensive but flighty).
Delivery & returns
Free delivery across Malta on orders over €35. Orders are prepared at our shop in Ħ'Attard. See our shipping and refund policies for timings and conditions.