Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Cyriocosmus elegans

NAME: Cyriocosmus elegans
COMMON NAMES:Trinidad Dwarf
ORIGIN: Trinidad, Venezuela, Tobago
ADULT SIZE: 1.5 to 2 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 85 degrees
HUMIDITY: 75% - 80%
TEMPERAMENT: Skittish
TYPE: Terrestrial (Burrowing)
LIFESPAN: About 7 years
BREEDING DIFFICULTY:
EGG SAC SIZE:

NOTES: This small spider reaches mature size very quickly, sometimes within a year. They will readily eat pre-killed pinheads and typically have a very good feeding response. They can make quite elaborate burrows. Caution should be taken with openings (ie. ventilation holes) in the enclosure, as they can impress you with their ability to escape through even the smallest of holes.

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