Cyriocosmus elegans
The Cyriocosmus elegans, commonly known as the Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula, is a captivating small species admired for its striking appearance. It features a bold tiger-striped pattern on its abdomen and a metallic sheen on its carapace, making it one of the most visually appealing dwarf tarantulas. With a leg span of 2–3 inches, it is perfect for hobbyists who appreciate intricate beauty in a smaller package. Its manageable size and unique coloration make it a popular choice for collectors seeking an elegant and distinctive tarantula.
The Cyriocosmus elegans, commonly known as the Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula, is a captivating small species admired for its striking appearance. It features a bold tiger-striped pattern on its abdomen and a metallic sheen on its carapace, making it one of the most visually appealing dwarf tarantulas. With a leg span of 2–3 inches, it is perfect for hobbyists who appreciate intricate beauty in a smaller package. Its manageable size and unique coloration make it a popular choice for collectors seeking an elegant and distinctive tarantula.
The Cyriocosmus elegans, commonly known as the Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula, is a captivating small species admired for its striking appearance. It features a bold tiger-striped pattern on its abdomen and a metallic sheen on its carapace, making it one of the most visually appealing dwarf tarantulas. With a leg span of 2–3 inches, it is perfect for hobbyists who appreciate intricate beauty in a smaller package. Its manageable size and unique coloration make it a popular choice for collectors seeking an elegant and distinctive tarantula.
What's the ideal diet for a Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼in -1.2in Spiderling (sling), and when they get to be about 1in the size, you will want to either go to the Terrestrial Terrain Medium, or Terrestrial Terrain Large enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax) then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a water dish at all times full, wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Trinidad Dwarf Tiger Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 5-7+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 2 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
