Tanzanian Chestnut (Heterothele villosella) is part of the
Species: villosella.The distribution area includes East Africa, specifically Tanzania and some areas invecinate.Se they are found in the rainforests of Eastern Africa, in galleries dug into the ground.
Feeding Heterothele villosella
They have a voracious appetite despite their relatively small size. In captivity they can feed on cockroaches, worms, generally any insects suitable in size for this tarantula.Features Heterothele villosella
Heterothele villosella was described by Strand in 1907. It is one of the relatively large species of the genus Heterothele, adult specimens reaching an average of 8 cm in length. It is a terrestrial species, which makes a lot of canvas and at the same time digs galleries into which it retreats every time it feels threatened. They have a semi-aggressive behavior, are very fast and the venom potency is relatively low. The predominant body color is black and brown patterns appear on the cephalothorax and abdomen. This species is not recommended to be kept in pairs or groups.
Terrarium
A terrarium of 20 cm long, 10 cm wide and 20 cm high would be enough to accommodate an adult specimen. It is a fossorial species so it is recommended that the substrate be around 10 cm deep, as they dig burrows in which they hide. The optimal temperature in the terrarium during the day should vary between 27-30grc at night and can decrease up to 24 grC. The relative humidity level is recommended to always exceed 70%. You can also equip the terrarium with a pot of water that will help maintain the relative humidity of the air.
Venom
All species of tarantulas possess venom. Although it is not very potent, bites are never placute.De as well as any species of tarantula and Heterothele villosella can be unpredictable and a bite can occur at any time. For these reasons we recommend maximum attention when the tarantula is fed, moved or when its terrarium is cleaned.
It is not recommended to handle tarantula, especially by those without experience.
Reproduction Heterothele villosella
Heterothele villosella has a rapid growth rate, reaching sexual maturity around the age of 1 year. Females are larger than males and the latter show bulbs on pedipalps, bulbs that appear immediately after the male becomes an adult. The female lays the egg sac a few weeks after mating, which she usually guards. The number of eggs varies depending on the size of the female, a bag containing between 50-100 eggs. The color of the offspring is identical to that of the adults.
