A photograph of a single Phormictopus auratus (Cuban Bronze Tarantula)
A photograph of a single Phormictopus auratus (Cuban Bronze Tarantula)

Phormictopus auratus

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The Phormictopus auratus is, in my personal (Juice of Juice’s Arthropods) opinion, the single most underrated terrestrial tarantula in the hobby. These guys are often passed over for some of the more vibrant colorations of tarantula. Still, between demeanor, beauty, and size, these tarantulas are an absolute must-have species for your collection. One thing to note, though, is they are slightly less calm than most New World tarantulas, which can be off-putting for those who like to hold their tarantulas, but if you’re like me and don’t care about that, you simply must own a Cuban Bronze tarantula!

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The Phormictopus auratus is, in my personal (Juice of Juice’s Arthropods) opinion, the single most underrated terrestrial tarantula in the hobby. These guys are often passed over for some of the more vibrant colorations of tarantula. Still, between demeanor, beauty, and size, these tarantulas are an absolute must-have species for your collection. One thing to note, though, is they are slightly less calm than most New World tarantulas, which can be off-putting for those who like to hold their tarantulas, but if you’re like me and don’t care about that, you simply must own a Cuban Bronze tarantula!

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What’s the ideal diet for a Cuban Bronze 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 Cuban Bronze Tarantula?

 You can start with the small Terrestrial Terrain enclosure for this particular creature if under a ¼” -1.2” spiderling (sling). When they are about 1” in size, you will want to upgrade to the medium or large Terrestrial Terrain enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (cephalothorax), 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 full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is fine. Your tarantula can’t drown; they float on water.

How long could a Cuban Bronze Tarantula live?

Females are believed to lift upwards of 15+ years, with males only living around 4-5 years maximum. This is based on estimates from multiple sources.

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