{"product_id":"vietnam-highland-tarantula-magnacrus-taynguyenensis","title":"Vietnam highland tarantula (Magnacrus taynguyenensis)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam Highland Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating and relatively uncommon Asian Old World species from the highland regions of Vietnam. 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span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: potentially 10–15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: approximately 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, defensive and reclusive — \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced species\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown to almost black overall coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle \u003cstrong\u003ebronze and copper tones\u003c\/strong\u003e across the carapace and legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, velvety body covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoration can become more pronounced following a molt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts understated earthy appearance gives it a classic Southeast Asian tarantula look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial\/fossorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8+ inches of compactable substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–80°F (22–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork bark or a pre-started burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good cross-ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of depth and allow the spider to construct its own tunnel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts and appropriately sized feeder insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3x per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 10–14 days, adjusting for body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually responds quickly to prey once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and unusual \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese 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