Info for Brazilian Red and White

[Miiiukz]

i recently got a Brazilian Red and White sling and I wanna know how often to feed it, how big will it get? And is the breed naturally aggressive?(though I know each one is different) and just general things to know about it to care for it in the future. Thanks!

 

[lostbrane]

Brazilian Red and White sling

I am going to assume you are speaking about Nhandu chromatus. If you have the actual species name that helps us out a great deal.
Now, sling gives us an idea but knowing the DLS (Diagonal Leg Span) or the approximate thereof, let's us know, generally how often or how much one should be fed. Typically speaking though slings can be fed every 3-4 days or every week depending on who you talk to.

breed naturally aggressive

Species, not breed. Tarantulas can be defensive (I am sure there has been an exception out there somewhere but I digress...). I have not kept N. chromatus (yet) however from what I have seen on here they are pretty similar to A. geniculata in terms of feeding response/temperament. So, essentially could be skittish and thinks everything is food.

general things to know about it to care for it in the future

The search function on the boards here is your friend! You will find many an answer to a question you may have. In the meantime however, pictures of the enclosure would be appreciated so that any necessary suggestions can be made.

There's a thread on here somewhere for NW terrestrial sling enclosures that you might want to look into.

Anywho, welcome to the boards. Hope you come to enjoy tarantulas as many here have!

 

[Greasylake]

Nandhu chromatus, keep on moist substrate in a terrestrial setup, feed it once a week and you're golden. It's not a breed it's a species they're tarantulas not dogs, and they're not exactly aggressive or even defensive, at least not in my experience. All 4 of mine will run like madmen and hide somewhere if I disturb them and they've all been great eaters, growing fairly quickly too. I think they max out at around 6 inches as well, give or take an inch or so.

 

[arachnidgill]

If it is N. chromatus, they get around 6-7 inches. They are generally skittish and could be defensive, no handling and use tongs for any feeding/maintenance. Keep it on slightly moist substrate and enough substrate for burrowing.

 

[PidderPeets]

The husbandry was basically already covered. Just make sure you have plenty of ventilation as you don't want to create a stuffy enclosure. Both of mine have made deep burrows for themselves, so I would provide an ample amount of substrate to allow for that.

My two are definitely on the skittish side, but will bolt to their burrows. I think I only remember each of them kicking off a few hairs once, and absolutely never making a threat pose.

My one just matured at maybe 5.25 to 5.5 inches DLS, so that's the best size estimate I can give. Perhaps the females can reach slightly larger, but I have no experience with the females of this species.

 

[weibkreux]

Got mine as tiny slings, almost a cm in size. They are easy to feed, just leave a pre-killed prey and they will eat it. After 3 months, they are now 1"-1.2" DLS.

They love to dig as slings so giving a starter burrow will help. Skittish and will immediately retreat when bothered. I don't know if they will be defensive once they grow and mature.

Beautiful species to start with. Happy keeping!

 

[The Grym Reaper]

i recently got a Brazilian Red and White sling

Nhandu chromatus?

I wanna know how often to feed it

This is what I did for mine (I got her as a sling the same size as yours)

Up to 1" - every 3 days
1"-2" - every 5 days
2"-3" - every 7 days
3"-4" - every 10 days
Over 4" - every 14 days

how big will it get?

6"-7"

And is the breed naturally aggressive?

Species, not breed (e.g. dogs are different breeds of the same species, tarantulas are all different species).

They're generally skittish/hair kickers and can be defensive.

general things to know about it to care for it in the future

Keep on slightly moist substrate, they burrow a bit as slings but are out most of the time as they get bigger, fast growers with an insane feeding response (long tongs are your friend), pretty fast, reputed to have some of the worst hairs in the hobby but they don't seem to bother me (although my girl's not much of a kicker anyway).

Obligatory pic.

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0.1 Nhandu chromatus

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 22, 2018
• 3
• brazilian red and white tarantula chromatus nhandu nhandu chromatus

Storm rocking her new suit

 

[weibkreux]

Nhandu chromatus?



This is what I did for mine (I got her as a sling the same size as yours)

Up to 1" - every 3 days
1"-2" - every 5 days
2"-3" - every 7 days
3"-4" - every 10 days
Over 4" - every 14 days



6"-7"



Species, not breed (e.g. dogs are different breeds of the same species, tarantulas are all different species).

They're generally skittish/hair kickers and can be defensive.



Keep on slightly moist substrate, they burrow a bit as slings but are out most of the time as they get bigger, fast growers with an insane feeding response (long tongs are your friend), pretty fast, reputed to have some of the worst hairs in the hobby but they don't seem to bother me (although my girl's not much of a kicker anyway).

Obligatory pic.

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0.1 Nhandu chromatus

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 22, 2018
• 3
• brazilian red and white tarantula chromatus nhandu nhandu chromatus

Storm rocking her new suit

A few more months and my babies will finally show their colors. Feeding response is definitely a plus compared to other slings that I have.

 

[Miiiukz]

Nhandu chromatus?



This is what I did for mine (I got her as a sling the same size as yours)

Up to 1" - every 3 days
1"-2" - every 5 days
2"-3" - every 7 days
3"-4" - every 10 days
Over 4" - every 14 days



6"-7"



Species, not breed (e.g. dogs are different breeds of the same species, tarantulas are all different species).

They're generally skittish/hair kickers and can be defensive.



Keep on slightly moist substrate, they burrow a bit as slings but are out most of the time as they get bigger, fast growers with an insane feeding response (long tongs are your friend), pretty fast, reputed to have some of the worst hairs in the hobby but they don't seem to bother me (although my girl's not much of a kicker anyway).

Obligatory pic.

View media item 53249

0.1 Nhandu chromatus

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 22, 2018
• 3
• brazilian red and white tarantula chromatus nhandu nhandu chromatus

Storm rocking her new suit

Wow, thanks! How big should the tank be for each time it grows?

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Wow, thanks! How big should the tank be for each time it grows?

Under 1" - 4oz deli cups (pictured, left)
1"-2" - 8oz deli cups (pictured, right)



2"-4" - Small kritter keeper/3L RUB/similar sized container.
Over 4" - Large kritter keeper/similar sized container

 

[spacelord]

Nhandu chromatus?



This is what I did for mine (I got her as a sling the same size as yours)

Up to 1" - every 3 days
1"-2" - every 5 days
2"-3" - every 7 days
3"-4" - every 10 days
Over 4" - every 14 days



6"-7"



Species, not breed (e.g. dogs are different breeds of the same species, tarantulas are all different species).

They're generally skittish/hair kickers and can be defensive.



Keep on slightly moist substrate, they burrow a bit as slings but are out most of the time as they get bigger, fast growers with an insane feeding response (long tongs are your friend), pretty fast, reputed to have some of the worst hairs in the hobby but they don't seem to bother me (although my girl's not much of a kicker anyway).

Obligatory pic.

View media item 53249

0.1 Nhandu chromatus

• The Grym Reaper
• Jul 22, 2018
• 3
• brazilian red and white tarantula chromatus nhandu nhandu chromatus

Storm rocking her new suit

I just got me one and thanks for this post

 

[spacelord]

I just got me one and thanks for this post

Now i have 2