# Guatemalan tiger rump tarantula — care routine

Davus pentaloris

## Before arrival

- [ ] Plan for a fast-moving animal and prepare the transfer method before opening its container.
- [ ] Use deep, stable burrowing substrate, a retreat and a secure low terrestrial enclosure. Match vent gaps and floor space to the actual spider.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check drinking access and lid security without digging.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review substrate stability and prepare a secure catch container before any move.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Leave moulting animals alone and wait for hardened fangs before feeding.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- The Tarantula Collective — davus pentaloris (The Tarantula Collective): https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets/davus-pentaloris

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/guatemalan-tiger-rump-tarantula/