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Xenesthis immanis

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The Xenesthis immanis, commonly known as the Colombian Lesserblack tarantula, is a large, heavy-bodied terrestrial species native to Colombia and neighboring regions of northern South America. It's one of the more striking tarantulas in the hobby, with a dark body offset by an iridescent purple to violet carapace and pink or white starburst hairs radiating across the legs and abdomen. This is a big spider, with adults reaching roughly 7–8 inches in leg span and packing serious bulk to match. While not typically aggressive, it tends to be skittish and quick to kick urticating hairs when disturbed, and it appreciates higher humidity and deeper substrate than many New World species. Between its size, defensive quirks, and care requirements, the Colombian Lesserblack is best suited to intermediate and advanced keepers who can appreciate that show-stopping coloration and give it the setup it deserves.

The Xenesthis immanis, commonly known as the Colombian Lesserblack tarantula, is a large, heavy-bodied terrestrial species native to Colombia and neighboring regions of northern South America. It's one of the more striking tarantulas in the hobby, with a dark body offset by an iridescent purple to violet carapace and pink or white starburst hairs radiating across the legs and abdomen. This is a big spider, with adults reaching roughly 7–8 inches in leg span and packing serious bulk to match. While not typically aggressive, it tends to be skittish and quick to kick urticating hairs when disturbed, and it appreciates higher humidity and deeper substrate than many New World species. Between its size, defensive quirks, and care requirements, the Colombian Lesserblack is best suited to intermediate and advanced keepers who can appreciate that show-stopping coloration and give it the setup it deserves.

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What's the ideal diet for a Colombian Lesserblack 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 Colombian Lesserblack tarantula?

For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼" - 1.2" Spiderling (sling). When they get to be about 1" in 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 Colombian Lesserblack tarantula live?

Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years, and males not exceeding around 4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.