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Isn't Nancy cute? Nancy is the name of our Tarantula.


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Ave. size: 2-10 inches long
Life span: 5+ years.
Diet: crickets, mealworms, superworms, roaches, and pinkies when bigger.
Feed: juveniles-2-3 times per week, adults once per week.
Habitat: mulch type. Mist several times daily, avoid dehydrating.
Temperature: gradient of 72 to 82 degrees. Needs heat pad.
Light: keep away from direct light, in a darder part of the room.
Clean: water and remove feces daily.

   
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