Description
Feather-legged tarantulas (Selenotypus) are medium-sized tarantulas found in dry scrubland in tropical north-east Australia. Compared to larger species such as those of the genus Phlogius, they are found in drier environments and due to that construct deeper burrows and use less silk webbing around the entrance. Species in this genus grow to 70mm in body length and 140mm in legspan.
Adult tarantulas are very heavy and are therefore very prone to damage from falling. Do not handle them at all, even a small fall will kill them. Ensure the enclosure’s substrate is over 3/4 of the container to ensure if the tarantula climbs to the lid and falls it doesn’t damage itself.
The large book lungs on these spiders leave them vulnerable to desiccation, so the enclosure must be humid and have somewhat moist substrate.
QLD Residents:
Please note, from 22 August 2020, you will need a licence to buy, keep, and sell protected scorpions (Urodacus sp) or spiders (tarantulas), with some limited exceptions. You can read more here about licence requirements: https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/134373/keeping-protected-scorpians-spiders.pdf
Priscilla Jessop (verified owner) –
Excellent spider. Great size and very healthy