Selenotypus sp.

Most Selenotypus sp should be fed at least once a week but young slings often need 2 or 3 feedings. If the tarantulas abdomen is thinner than the head indicates that the tarantula needs food immediately. When tarantulas moult, they will stop feeding for around a week before and 1-2 weeks afterwards. The prey should be around the same size as the spiders head if not smaller. Pre killing the prey is the safest method of feeding as this eliminates the risk of the prey hurting the tarantula. Placing the prey item in the freezer for 15 minutes is the most humane way to pre kill.

Coir peat is the substrate we use for all our spiders as it holds moisture well and is economical. A young tarantula needs at least 50mm of substrate but around 100mm is ideal. An adult should have around 200mm.

Selenotypus make extensive burrows so require lots of substrate and don't require hides like Coremiocnemis for example.