Short description of Hysterocrates hercules:
Basically Hysterocrates hercules is an easy to keep tarantula. However, its aggressive nature is recommended for more advanced owners. Hercules tarantulas prefer to stay in underground passages and therefore require a higher substrate. The substrate height from forest humus should be 10-15 cm. The terrarium size should be at least 35x35x35 cm.
A bowl for water absorption must be offered additionally.
Origin: Cameroon
Temperature: During the day 27-30 °C / During the night 20 °C
Humidty: 75-80%
Size: 8,5 cm
Food:
- Blaptica dubia “Dubia Roach”
- Shelfordella lateralis “Turkestan Cockroach”
- Firebrats
- Gromphadorhina portentosa “Hissing Cockroach”
- Crickets