The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula is a semi-aggressive species native to Trinidad and Tobago. They are very fast moving yet are very popular as pets because of their large size and interesting appearance.

In its native West Indies, the Trinidad Chevron Tarantula makes its home in tubes of silk it builds in trees. Like most other species of tarantulas, they feed primarily on insects. The males die when they mature, at about two or three years, while the females can live up to twelve years.

The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula is a light olive/brown spider that gets its name from the black chevrons on its abdomen. The chevrons can change color and have been known to change to jet-black sometimes. Another unique feature of the Trinidad Chevron Tarantula is the orange stripes on the ends of its legs. They are very long-legged and can move very fast. When full grown, they reach about 4.5 to 5.5 inches in leg span.

The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula was first described by Pocock in 1895. They are very popular as pets because they are quite common and easy to care for, despite their speed and aggressive nature.

The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula should be kept in a large tank. The most commonly used size is 12" x 12" x 12". Height is more important than width. They require fairly high humidity levels, around 80%, but the air must be fresh. Stagnant air can be fatal. Because this species is arboreal, they should be provided with branches to climb and anchor webs upon. The substrate should be a peat/vermiculite mix at least an inch deep. They should have an open water dish, as well as regular mistings.

In captivity, the Trinidad Chevron Tarantula feeds on invertebrates such as crickets.

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