Amazonius burgessi (Ghost Tree Tarantula) This stunning arboreal from South America features a dark body with a reddish abdomen, and a rather reflective coat that can appear nearly white in bright light, exactly where the "Ghost" name comes from. Spiderlings show a striking orange and black coloration before gradually shifting into that shimmering adult look. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a species with real Old World speed and attitude in a New World body. Why do hobbyists keep Amazonius burgessi? Stunning Coloration: A dark, reddish-abdomened body with a reflective coat that can appear nearly white under bright light. Color Change: Orange and black slings gradually shift into the shimmering, ghostly adult coloration. Fast Grower: Grows at a solid pace, rewarding for keepers who enjoy watching quick progress. How should Amazonius burgessi be kept? Adult Size: Reaches about 4.5 to 5 inches at full leg span. Enclosure: Provide a vertically oriented arboreal setup with excellent cross ventilation, vertical cork bark, and mostly dry substrate. Temperature: Keep between 75 to 80 degrees F. Humidity: Keep substrate mostly dry, with periodic misting of one corner or side of the enclosure to maintain adequate humidity. Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning. 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: Extremely fast and defensive, this species lacks urticating hairs and relies entirely on speed and a defensive posture. It carries weak, medically insignificant venom, but this is strictly a display only species due to its speed and jumpiness. Are there any additional notes or considerations? Old World Soul: Despite being a true New World species, this tarantula behaves much like an Old World species in speed and temperament. Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
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