Homoeomma chilensis
Homoeomma chilensis, or Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a terrestrial tarantula species native to central Chile. It gets its common name from the fiery copper to reddish-orange tones that shimmer on its carapace and legs, giving it a subtle yet beautiful “flame-like” appearance under the light.
As a New World tarantula, the Chilean Flame Tarantula is known for its calm and docile temperament, making it a great choice for beginner to intermediate keepers. It is an obligate burrower, often burrowing or creating shallow retreats but also comfortable remaining above ground.
Homoeomma chilensis, or Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a terrestrial tarantula species native to central Chile. It gets its common name from the fiery copper to reddish-orange tones that shimmer on its carapace and legs, giving it a subtle yet beautiful “flame-like” appearance under the light.
As a New World tarantula, the Chilean Flame Tarantula is known for its calm and docile temperament, making it a great choice for beginner to intermediate keepers. It is an obligate burrower, often burrowing or creating shallow retreats but also comfortable remaining above ground.
Homoeomma chilensis, or Chilean Flame Tarantula, is a terrestrial tarantula species native to central Chile. It gets its common name from the fiery copper to reddish-orange tones that shimmer on its carapace and legs, giving it a subtle yet beautiful “flame-like” appearance under the light.
As a New World tarantula, the Chilean Flame Tarantula is known for its calm and docile temperament, making it a great choice for beginner to intermediate keepers. It is an obligate burrower, often burrowing or creating shallow retreats but also comfortable remaining above ground.
What's the ideal diet for 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 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 Chilean Flame Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years, and males not exceeding around 6 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
