Ceratogyrus bechuanicus is a Old World burrower known for its hardiness and aggressiveness. It has a "starburst design" (like that of Pterinochilus sp.) and displays a shark-like horn on its carapace. The Straight horn tarantula is a very active spider, often burrowing vast ammounts of substrate; this spider's home is constantly under construction.
A deep substrate is required for this species; taking this away from it indefinately stresses the tarantula. This spider, being Old World, lacks articulating hairs. However, it does display aggressiveness when disturbed, and is also very fast.
C. bechuanicus is recommended for the novice wanting to step into the Old World realm of tarantulas. It is easy to raise, and is a quite entertaining eater and burrower.
Keep C. bechuanicus in a dry substrate (with a relatively high room humidity: 60%) and a small water dish. You want to keep the water dish fairly small if the tarantula constantly moves substrate into it. If this happens, let the substrate dry out a little before cleaning and refilling the water dish.
C, bechuanicus is a veracious eater; spiderlings will take a couple large crickets more than once a week. Keep temperatures 75-85 deg.
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