{"id":194011,"date":"2026-03-15T11:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T10:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/vitalius-chromatus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T16:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:41:32","slug":"vitalius-chromatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/vitalius-chromatus\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitalius chromatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #99cc33\">Vitalius chromatus &#8211; Popular species for tarantula keepers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vitalius chromatus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> <em>(ex<\/em>. <em>Nhandu chromatus<\/em>) is one of the most conspicuous tarantulas from South America. The species originates from   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Brazil<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  and lives there in tropical regions with a warm climate and loose soil. Its striking appearance makes it one of the most popular South American tarantulas in the terrarium hobby. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Particularly characteristic is the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">strong black and white drawing<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  of the legs. The dark legs have striking light stripes, creating a very contrasting pattern. In addition, the abdomen usually has a dark coloration with reddish hairs. This combination makes     <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vitalius chromatus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> a particularly attractive species of tarantula.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The animals reach a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">body length of about 6-7 cm<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  and can reach a considerable wingspan. This makes them look powerful and imposing in the terrarium. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Suitable for keeping is a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">floor terrarium<\/span><span class=\"s2\">as this species lives mainly on the ground. A terrarium from about   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">30 \u00d7 30 \u00d7 30 cm<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  offers sufficient space for an adult animal. A sufficiently high layer of substrate is important so that the spider can burrow or at least create a safe hiding place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">A suitable substrate is <\/span><span class=\"s1\">burrowable substrate<\/span><span class=\"s2\">for example forest humus or special bird spider substrate. In addition, a   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Cork tube or root<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  be offered as a hiding place. Such retreats give the spider security and reduce stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The temperatures in the terrarium can be between <\/span><span class=\"s1\">24 \u00b0C and 28 \u00b0C<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  lie. One  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Slightly increased humidity<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> supports the well-being of the animals, but waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">It is fed <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vitalius chromatus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> with suitable <\/span><span class=\"s1\">feeder insects<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  such as crickets, cockroaches or grasshoppers. Young animals are given correspondingly smaller prey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Like many other South American tarantulas, this species also has <\/span><span class=\"s1\">stinging hairs<\/span><span class=\"s2\">which it can shed if threatened. You should therefore proceed with caution when working in the terrarium and avoid unnecessary stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Thanks to its impressive contrasting pattern and its robust nature <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vitalius chromatus<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> is one of the most popular tarantulas in the terrarium hobby and delights both beginners and experienced keepers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitalius chromatus &#8211; Popular species for tarantula keepers Vitalius chromatus (ex. Nhandu chromatus) is one of the most conspicuous tarantulas from South America. The species originates from Brazil and lives there in tropical regions with a warm climate and loose soil. 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