AKA: Euthycaelus colonica, Golden Burst
 
Experience: Beginner
 
Growth Rate: Fast
 
Type: Terrestrial, opportunistic fossorial
 
Venom: Moderate comparable to a bee sting
 
Urticating Hairs: Yes
 
Adult Size: DLS 3-4"
 
Expected Life Span: Females- Males-
 
Temperature: 75°F - 80°F
 
Humidity:
 
Natural Origins: Venezuela
 
 
Substrate: A Peat moss and coco fiber mixture with added clumps of sphagnum moss and some vermiculite help keep humidity up. 5-7" of Substrate should suffice.
 
Diet:
 
Sling (1/4"-1")
Sm. crickets, or Sm. Dubia 2x a week.
 
Sub-Adult(1-3")
3-4 medium crickets, Md. Dubia every 7-10 days
 
Adult(4"+)
3 or 4 large Dubia roaches every other week or about a dozen crickets every 2 to 3 weeks
 
As an Adult, you can mix up the diet with Red Runner Roaches, Superworms, and even Horned Worms as a rare treat as they are more fatty than nutritional.
 
Extra Info. : Previously classified as Hemiercus inflatus, and Hemiercus sp. Venezuela. 
These tarantulas are native to the tropical forests of Venezuela and are known for their impressive size and stunning markings. Add a pop of color and personality to your tarantula collection with the mesmerizing Venezuelan Orange & Bronze.
Adult Photo Credit- Jacob Huff