Homoeomma chilense
The Homoeomma chilense, commonly known as the Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a dwarf species admired for its elegant appearance and calm temperament. It features a dark body accented by coppery-orange tones on its carapace and fine golden hairs, creating a striking "flame-like" effect. With a leg span of approximately 3–4 inches, it is small and manageable in size but not ideal for beginners due to its specific care requirements, including precise humidity levels and careful enclosure management. This species is best suited for intermediate to experienced keepers who can meet its specialized needs. Its beauty and calm nature make it a rewarding addition for those with the knowledge and experience to care for it properly.
The Homoeomma chilense, commonly known as the Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a dwarf species admired for its elegant appearance and calm temperament. It features a dark body accented by coppery-orange tones on its carapace and fine golden hairs, creating a striking "flame-like" effect. With a leg span of approximately 3–4 inches, it is small and manageable in size but not ideal for beginners due to its specific care requirements, including precise humidity levels and careful enclosure management. This species is best suited for intermediate to experienced keepers who can meet its specialized needs. Its beauty and calm nature make it a rewarding addition for those with the knowledge and experience to care for it properly.
The Homoeomma chilense, commonly known as the Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a dwarf species admired for its elegant appearance and calm temperament. It features a dark body accented by coppery-orange tones on its carapace and fine golden hairs, creating a striking "flame-like" effect. With a leg span of approximately 3–4 inches, it is small and manageable in size but not ideal for beginners due to its specific care requirements, including precise humidity levels and careful enclosure management. This species is best suited for intermediate to experienced keepers who can meet its specialized needs. Its beauty and calm nature make it a rewarding addition for those with the knowledge and experience to care for it properly.
What's the ideal diet for a Chilean Flame 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 Chilean Flame 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 Chilean Flame Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 8+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 2-3 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
