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Defining Characteristics:

• An absolutely beautiful dwarf species from Trinidad, this is one of the few species of tarantula that comes in two entirely distinct color forms.
• A small tarantula with big webbing, this spider will cover its entire enclosure in web tunnels in the blink of an eye.
• One of the few species that has been observed to be communal in nature, a group set up of these will quickly result in a webby wonderland if you don’t mind the possibility of babies.
• A fast growing species, these little guys will reach adult size in 2 years or less in a lot of cases.

Name: Neoholothele incei or “Trinidad Olive” is a small species of tarantula whose name has Greek roots that are somewhat ambiguous, it is possible that the name alludes to the suffix -sthele, which would give the genus name the meaning of “New complete strength” or “new complete energy” but literally translated, it means “new complete nipple.” It’s possible that incei refers to a person or a place.

Enclosure Size: This species are opportunistic burrowers, as babies a dram vial or pill bottle large enough to give them 1.5-2 inches of substrate to burrow in is appropriate for quite some time. As the little ones grow into adults they will need closer to 3-4 inches of substrate. For floor space 3-4 times the spider’s diagonal leg span for both length and with is appropriate, just make sure that the space above the substrate does not exceed 2 times the spider’s diagonal leg span to prevent injury from a fall.

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Temperatures: A comfortable range for them is between 76-82°, temperatures consistently 5 or more degrees outside of this range should be avoided for long term safety of the spider.

Humidity: 65-75%, This can be achieved by keeping 1/3 of the enclosure moist but not soaked.

Size: Specimens will be at least 3/4 inch. Adults will top out at 2.5-3 inches.

Age: At least 5 months at time of sale. Females will live between 5-7 years usually, with males averaging around 2 years.

Feeding: At time of sale specimens are eating hydei fruit flies. Babies should be fed every 4-7 days, as they age into adults that should be spread to every 7-10 days. Prey should be the size of the spider’s carapace or smaller. Never attempt to feed a freshly molted tarantula less than a week after their molt to prevent injury to the spider.

Sexing: Due to age, Neoholothele incei sold by Josh's Frogs are sold as unsexed. As they approach maturity, specimens may be sexed using a molt, due to the small nature of this spider molt sexing may require a magnifying glass. Females will have spermatheca and a uterus externus between the top set of book lungs that will catch and "flap" if a pin is run down the inside of the abdomen. Males will have a much more plain slit that does not budge with attempts to manipulate it.

Coloration/Patterning: Olive Neoholothele incei babies are dark bodied with light pinkish legs, as they molt to adults they turn a wonderful metallic olive color with a black starburst on the carapace and a black chevron pattern on the abdomen.

Gold Neoholothele incei babies are an all over light pink color, as they grow into adults they turn a stunning orange gold, with a subtle but still present orange starburst on the carapace and chevron pattern on the abdomen.

Social Behavior: Neoholothele incei can be kept communally under certain circumstances. Success in keeping this species together requires research, the correct habitat, and at least 4-5 individuals. This species can be kept alone and that is the safest way to keep them.

Breeding: Spiders for breeding purposes should remain supervised when together and should only be attempted well fed. Mature males can be put in the enclosure of a mature female for courtship/mating. Remove male promptly after insertion is observed, or immediately if female is aggressive rather than receptive. This is best done around a month after the female molts, as a freshly molted female is less likely to molt out of a pairing.

Natural Range: Neoholothele incei can be found in Trinidad as their common name suggests.

Links of Interest:

• Arachnoboards: a community of spider enthusiasts that will be able to or have already answered almost any question you can think of with regards to tarantulas.

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