Thrixopelma pruriens

A water bowl should also not be missing with this species. They not only take water from the bowl, but also like to use it as a toilet. For many this is incomprehensible, clearly who does their business in their drinking bowl? And this is not only the case with Thrixopelma pruriens, but generally with many ground-dwelling tarantulas. For tarantulas, water also means disposal, as they start from a flowing body of water. Not infrequently, they also transport their skin to the water bowl after moulting.

Thrixopelma pruriens sits in their burrow during the day and comes out in the evening to look for food or to take in water. This behaviour can be considered normal once the animal has settled in. As soon as it is almost restless during the day, something is wrong with your husbandry and you should check all parameters again.

This species is uncomplicated to keep and will greedily eat any food. Therefore this species grows fast and you will have an interesting and large tarantula in your terrarium very quickly.