{"product_id":"anqasha-picta-anqasha-tiger-rump-free-on-orders-400","title":"Anqasha picta (Anqasha Tiger Rump) FREE ON ORDERS $400+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto from SpiderShop.UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eThe Anqash Tiger Rump, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eAnqasha picta\u003c\/i\u003e Pocock, is a unique and beautiful dwarf member of the New World tarantula subfamily, Theraphosinae. This species is native to high elevations [2500m\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(7500')] of the Cordillera Blanca (part of the Andes range) in the provinces of Huaylas and Yungay of the region of Ancash, Peru. Their abdomen has a highly unusual and striking reverse tiger stripe pattern, with a broad orange chevron overlying a black base color. The carapace ranges from lustrous tan to dark gray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eA denizen of high-elevation, cool, subtropical rocky savannahs, grasslands, and woodland areas, this terrestrial fossorial (burrowing) species likely builds scrape-like silk-lined burrows under rocks. Although \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eA. picta\u003c\/i\u003e should have a slow growth rate and a generally good feeding response, they may fast for periods of time and so are probably best for keepers with intermediate to advanced experience levels. This species is likely skittish but should have a gentle disposition and is best not handled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eThere is limited information available on the husbandry of \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eA. picta\u003c\/i\u003e. They likely fare well when maintained at cooler temperatures (upper 60s F) than lower-elevation tarantulas. Mature \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eA. picta\u003c\/i\u003e can be kept in terrestrial, cross-ventilated enclosures wider than deep with a several-inch layer of organic, airy substrate. The substrate should be barely moist for spiderlings to dry for larger juveniles and adults. A secured cork hide with a cavity or cave beneath should be added to encourage \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eA. picta \u003c\/i\u003eto initiate its scrape-type burrows. The Anqash Tiger Rump is a beautiful and uncommonly encountered dwarf tarantula that you should not pass up! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_834fdc7e-230e-4a8c-8442-097c18ea65a1.png?v=1734068642\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"0.5\"","offer_id":48564723515609,"sku":"BLU032-AnPi","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Anqashapicta.png?v=1732862837","url":"https:\/\/spidershoppe.com\/products\/anqasha-picta-anqasha-tiger-rump-free-on-orders-400","provider":"Spider Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}