Pink zebra beauty tarantula (Eupalaestrus campestratus)

Short answers

Pink zebra beauty tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height).

Pink zebra beauty tarantula: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Pink zebra beauty tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed (nocturnal).

Pink zebra beauty tarantula: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: females approx. 20–25 years, males approx. 5–6 years.

Pink zebra beauty tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

65–75 %

UVB

No UVB needed (nocturnal)

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height)

Substrate

A coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 8–12 cm deep, a cork hide, a water bowl

Feeding

Food

Insects (house crickets, roaches, crickets)

Feeding interval

adults approx. 1×/week or every 10–14 days, juveniles 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

13–15 cm leg span

Life expectancy

females approx. 20–25 years, males approx. 5–6 years

Origin

Paraguay, Argentina, southern Brazil

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; no special registration duties

Brumation

None (it tolerates a slight winter drop in temperature, but this is not essential)

Cohabitation

Single housing. Solitary and cannibalistic; no pair/group housing. The reason is not conflict but predation: these animals take anything that fits in their mouths, and a second animal in the enclosure is included.

Notes

One of the calmest and most robust beginner's species, very slow and rarely defensive. Slow-growing and extremely long-lived. Dry basic conditions with a damp corner; it takes room temperature well.

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What you need to start

To keep Pink zebra beauty tarantula (Eupalaestrus campestratus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height)), substrate (A coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 8–12 cm deep, a cork hide, a water bowl), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.