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Trinidad Dwarf

Trinidad Dwarf
Cyriocosmus elegans

Cyriocosmus elegans also known as a Heart Butt tarantula is a stunning little fast growing fossorial species, which can reach maturity in as little as a year and grows no larger than 5cm legspan.

OriginTrinidad and Tobago
Enclosure StyleArboreal
Temperature20-26°C
Humidity70-80%
Legspan5cm
TemperamentDocile but tiny - Beginner

Trinidad Dwarf - (CB) Spiderling - 0.5-1cm *feeding on micro crickets or small fruitfly*
On Site (1-4 working days)
(CB) Spiderling - 0.5-1cm *feeding on micro crickets or small fruitfly*
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£10.00£8.00

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What does a Trinidad Dwarf Tarantula look like?

Trinidad Dwarf Tarantulas, also commonly known as ‘Heart Butts’ have a unique mirror patch in the shape of a golden heart, they have tiger stripes on their abdomen, and a rich orang-brown carapace with a glossy black triangle at the front. They grow to around 5cm for females, smaller for males at around 3-4cm.

Where are Trinidad Dwarf Tarantulas from?

They are found in tropical areas of Trinidad and Tobago, with high humidity and moist ground conditions where they create burrows.

How to keep Trinidad Dwarf Tarantulas

Keep these tarantulas in a terrestrial setup, approximately 5x the leg span of the spider. Keep the substrate fairly deep to allow for burrowing and at around 70-80% humidity. Spiderlings will feed on Micro Crickets and Fruitfly, moving up in size as the tarantula grows. As a rule, offer food the same size as the abdomen to ensure the prey is not likely to overpower the tarantula. Feed 1-2 times per week, around 1-2 insects, and any uneaten food must be removed after 24 hours to minimise any risk if the tarantula is due to moult. Feeder insects can pose a threat to a vulnerable moulting tarantula.

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