Phormictopus auratus (Cuban Gold) 4-5cm
£30.00
Phormictopus auratus is a large, fast-growing Caribbean tarantula known for metallic bronze colouring, strong feeding responses, and bold personality.
| Weight | 20 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 16 cm |
| Size | 5cm |
| Sex: | Unsexed |
| Life Stage | Small Juvenile |
| Temp. | 24–28°C |
| Humidity | 60-70% |
| Geography | Cuba |
| Modus vivendi | Terrestrial |
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Phormictopus auratus is basically a hairy bulldozer with endless appetite and absolutely no concept of personal space. It stomps around like it owns the enclosure, attacks food with shocking enthusiasm, and occasionally throws hairs at you for daring to exist nearby. Big, flashy, and permanently hungry, this species brings glorious chaos to every feeding day.
🏡 Care guide
🏠 Enclosure setup
- Large terrestrial enclosure with plenty of floor space
- Deep substrate for comfort and occasional digging
- Cork bark hides and sturdy décor recommended
- Always provide a clean water dish
🌡️ Temperature & humidity
- Temperature: around 24–28°C
- Humidity: moderate to high
- Keep part of the substrate slightly moist
- Good ventilation helps prevent stagnant conditions
🕷️ Temperament
- Bold, defensive, and highly food-motivated
- Quick to kick urticating hairs when disturbed
- Fast for its size and surprisingly active
- Better suited as a display species than a handling tarantula
🍽️ Feeding
- Voracious appetite and rapid growth rate
- Crickets, roaches, locusts, and other suitable feeders
- Spiderlings: feed once or twice weekly
- Adults: every 7–10 days
🕸️ Behaviour
- Mostly terrestrial with occasional digging
- Often visible and active in the enclosure
- Rearranges substrate and décor regularly
- Heavy-bodied but energetic during feeding responses
💭 Final thoughts
Phormictopus auratus is perfect for keepers wanting a large, impressive tarantula with plenty of attitude and appetite. Beautiful metallic colours, rapid growth, and wonderfully chaotic feeding behaviour make it an exciting species to own and observe.
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