Urupelma (Theraphosinae) mishana (Orange Crush Tarantula)

Urupelma (Theraphosinae) mishana (Orange Crush Tarantula)

This is an amazing species of tarantula that is a striking orange color, you'll practically need sunglasses to look at this one. Adults keep an amazing shiny orange coloration with a very neat striping pattern on the abdomen. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a genuinely vibrant heavy webber for your collection.

Why do hobbyists keep Urupelma mishana?

• Stunning Coloration: A striking, shiny orange body with a neat striping pattern on the abdomen.
• Heavy Webber: Builds noticeable webbing throughout the enclosure.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and manageable, a comfortable species for keepers of any experience level.
• Rare in the Hobby: A genuinely eye-catching species most keepers haven't had the chance to work with.

How should Urupelma mishana be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 4 to 5 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile and manageable, a comfortable species to keep and observe.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Confirm Before Listing: Your listing's endemic location field says Colombia, but this species is generally documented as coming from the Loreto region of Peru, worth double-checking which is correct.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.