Enclosure and maintenance
Adults reach about 16–18 cm. Nhandu chromatus is a terrestrial species, so the enclosure should prioritise usable floor space, a snug ground-level retreat and enough substrate to keep fall height low.
With Nhandu chromatus, routine care should not involve handling. Arrange the water dish, retreat and door so feeding and cleaning can be done without repeatedly disturbing the spider.
Growth, feeding and moulting
Growth is fast. Feed to the spider's size, appetite and abdomen rather than forcing a rigid weekly schedule; the routine will change as Nhandu chromatus grows.
If Nhandu chromatus refuses food and shows premoult signs, remove live prey, keep water available and leave it alone. There is no need to make a spider in normal premoult eat.
Lifespan and buying one
Brazilian Red and White Tarantula females can live 12–15+ years; males live roughly 3–5 years. An unsexed youngster can therefore become either a relatively short or a much longer commitment.
Before buying Brazilian Red and White Tarantula, get two concrete details: how any claimed sex was established and the spider's current measured size. Those are more useful than a vague life-stage label.