🕷️ Curly Hair Tarantula (Tliltocatl albopilosus) Care Sheet

Origin: Central America (primarily Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica)
Size: 12–15 cm (5–6") leg span
Lifespan:

• Females: 10–15+ years

• Males: 4–5 years
  Temperament: Docile, slow-moving, beginner-friendly
  Activity: Nocturnal and terrestrial burrower

🏠 Housing

• Enclosure Size: 30 x 30 x 30 cm (12" x 12" x 12") for an adult

• Substrate: 7–10 cm (3–4") of coco fibre, bark or similar allow burrowing

• Décor: Cork bark hide, fake plants, leaf litter

• Lid: Must be secure with ventilation—tarantulas are good escape artists

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal Temp: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

• Night Temp: Can drop to 20°C (68°F)

• Humidity: 65–75%

• Water: Shallow water dish; mist only lightly if needed—avoid excess moisture

🍽 Feeding

• Diet: Gut-loaded crickets, dubia roaches, locusts, or mealworms

• Feeding Frequency:

  • Juveniles: 2–3x weekly

  • Adults: Once a week

• Prey Size: No larger than the spider’s abdomen

• Note: Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

🧼 Cleaning & Maintenance

• Spot Clean: After feeding or visible waste

• Full Substrate Change: Every 4–6 months or as needed

• Handling: Avoid unless necessary—use soft tools for enclosure maintenance

⚠️ Moulting Tips

• Do not disturb a tarantula in moult—this is a vulnerable time

• Stop feeding 1–2 weeks prior to an expected moult

• Post-moult, wait 5–10 days before offering food again