Bumba horrida (0.5cm)

Appearance and characteristics Bumba horrida (formerly known as Bumba cabocla) is a bird with a very attractive appearance. Although the offered little ones (0.5 cm) are small and dark for now, as they grow they will develop distinctive rusty-orange hairs on the abdomen and legs, which contrast with the darker carapace. It is a spider with an average growth rate, building a stocky and robust body typical of terrestrial South American species. Behavior and venom This species is characterized by a mild temperament. It is not aggressive and rarely exhibits defensive behavior, preferring to take refuge in its burrow when stressed. Like other spiders from the region, it has a very weak venom that is safe for human health. Its predictable behavior makes it an excellent spider for people who want to safely observe the development of a bird spider from its earliest stages. Breeding conditions In the wild, it inhabits the humid forests of Brazil, so in breeding it requires slightly higher substrate humidity (about 75%). The optimal temperature is 24-28°C. Toddlers of 0.5 cm in size are best kept in small clothespins or sauropods with a layer of moist peat. This is a very hardy species that readily accepts food and rarely causes breeding problems.