I just got 4 of this guys and I don’t really know what to do with them like what they like in there setuos and how they like to eat can I please have some help
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I have not heard of the species you have listed nor am I able to find any mention of it on the internet. Did you possibly mistype the name?
Additionally, please be aware that it is generally frowned upon by most to bring in animals that you are not sure of how to care for.
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Do you by chance mean T. kahlenbergi? I remember you mentioning getting tarantulas in another post.
100% this, you need to know what setup and care they require before purchase. It’s quite the leap from something like a jumping spider to four tarantulas, especially without knowing proper care, risks, etc beforehand. Jumping spiders are relatively harmless, tarantulas come with the risk of bites and their hairs are irritating and can cause damage if you’re not careful.
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The common name for these guys is Veracruz Red Rump
They are terrestrial which means they need enclosures that are longer instead of tall. They are relatively small as adults with docile demeanors but they will kick hairs from their bodies if provoked. These hairs will make your skin very itchy.
They are hardy little guys and will tolerate a range of temperatures and humidities. If you are comfortable they will be comfortable.
Do not house them together. You will need 4 enclosures with substrate. Cork bark and some fake greenery would be nice. You can mist the enclosures weekly. They will drink water from the drops on the sides. Depending upon how small they are right now, you can feed them small crickets and very small meal worms.
If they are spiderlings they may require fruit flies or pin head crickets for food.
As stated above, it is not wise to purchase any animal without doing your due diligence on research of the animal and its husbandry. You should have the enclosure set up and the food already on hand before you receive the animal. You are responsible for its health and well being. Period.
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Are there holes for ventilation? If these guys are slings the holes need to be very tiny. There should be a few on the each side of the enclosure.
They should be ok for a few weeks until they grow a bit. Be sure to mist the enclosure when the substrate dries out.
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there are hole for ventilation. one of them molted a few weeks ago and lost a leg i do know the tarantula amputate their legs by accident and if iis not in good condition and they will grow it back
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