Description. Koch, 1841) heist Nhandu chromatus sp. Common name: Brazilian Red. The Brazilian red and white tarantula (Nhandu chromatus) is a larger tarantula with a diagonal leg span of approximately 15–17 centimetres (5.9–6.7 in).The Brazilian red and white tarantula is noted for its white striped legs, beige to grey prosoma, and the reddish hairs on the opisthosoma.Males and females look the same until the ultimate (final) molt of the males. Nhandu chromatus Schmidt 2004, male, Bra… Nhandu chromatus Schmidt 2004, male, Brazil. You just might have a small MF at 5+", this species can get ~7-8". Has he been scratching at his rear and staying in/near the water dish a lot? All things tarantula and tarantula related! Pictures, memes, articles, feeding videos, questions, advice … Those are generally signs of impaction. Please contact us for pricing and information about ordering these images, and many others not currently in our on-line database. It’s hard to tell. Both the male and female tarantulas have a lifespan of 11-12 years. Sorry mate. n. (Araneae: Theraphosidae: Theraphosinae) Gunter Schmidt ,2004 Report Save. Previous; 528 of 827 ; Next; All images are available in high-quality slide format. If you tried introducing a male before the female is mature, she won't be receptive and will likely try to eat him, or he may even try to attack her. Share. Description. Nhandu Chromatus- "Brazilian Red And White Bird Eater Tarantula (44 available) (#Nhan-chro) Click for hi-res image or caption. Nhandu chromatus. Darien 1.75″ $ 70.00; Omothymus SP. Nhandu Chromatus $ 15.00; Phlogiellus moniqueverdezae 1.5″ $ 50.00; Pterinopelma sazimai 1/4″ $ 30.00; psalmopeus Irminia 1″ $ 25.00; Thrigmopoeus Insignius $ 45.00; Sericopelma SP. This is an inexpensive (cheap) tarantula with beautiful striking colors, grows to be a whopping 18cm and to top it off, it’s bold and spends a lot of it’s time in the open, making it a great display tarantula. I hate to say it but I had a male Nhandu Chromatus that did this shortly before passing.. may be his time. level 1. 38.7k members in the tarantulas community. For Nhandu chromatus, 4" is far too small to be mature for a female. 3. 1/2" spiderlings available Pic is of sub adult Representative photo: One or more of the available animals are not pictured. 9 months ago. Habitat: Most of Brazil has high annual average temperatures, above 22°C (72°F). Adult Male Activity Der Doppelgänger von Acanthoscurria geniculata (C.L. Only in the South and in the highest elevations does the average fall below this. The average size is about 7-8 сm in body length and to 21 сm in leg span. Scientific Name: Nhandu chromatus Common names: White Striped Birdeater | Brazilian Red & White The best bang for buck in the hobby. Description. Genus is represented by 5 species (4 if Nhandu chromatus Schmidt, 2004 is not included) of big, robust and hairy terrestrial tarantulas, having one of its characteristic of hairy carapace (not shared only by Nhandu chromatus). Indigenous: Brazil.