Trapdoor spider care and I.D.

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Arachnobaron
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Hi

I recently bought a trapdoor spider. I am curious as to what the species is and how I should go about caring for it.

Here is a photo of it

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff305/tjpetrowski/Other Spiders/Trapdoor Spider/100_6714.jpg

What species is it?

Based on what the dealer said about the spider, it shouldn't be too difficult. I have it in a small container with about 3 inches of peat moss. I see that it is burrowed into the peat moss, but I do not see a "door". Is that normal? I will likely add more peat moss when I find a taller container.

Anything else I should be aware of?
 
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