This is a suitable starter tarantula, due to it's forgiving nature and relatively easy temperament. Be warned as it can be a bit of a hair-flicker and tends to be a little skittish.
This is generally considered a docile species, handling is possible, but still not recommended due to their urticating hairs and sometimes skittish temperament.
The requirements in captivity are:
As for keeping them as pets, many people keep these in large 12x12x12 (inches) tanks.
Like the other terrestrial (ground living) species they require reasonable humidity levels (above 65%).
As these are scrubland spiders, you must make provision for a retreat, such as a piece of cork bark or a flower-pot. Substrate for the cage should be of peat/vermiculite mix, should be at least 3 inches deep. These spiders will dig burrows if the subtrate is suitable.
An open water dish is a must, humidity must not fall below 55 percent!
Food: All standard invertebrates
Type: Terrestrial (Scrubland)
Aggressiveness: Considered docile, but may be skittish!
Venom Effect: Unknown, expected to be low-toxicity..
Geographic Range: Mexico
Requirements: 72-75 Farenheit
Humidity: 65-70%
Substrate: 2 inches
Shelter: Cork bark or flower-pot.
Water: Open water dish.
