The numbers
Enclosure
40 × 30 × 30 cm
Diet
Large roaches, crickets, locusts · Adults every 7–10 d; juveniles 2×/wk
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
65–75%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Occasional in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
17–20 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 15–20 yr / M 3–5 yr
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial
Temperament
Bold, defensive feeder
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
600–2,000 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
65–75%
Min. enclosure
40×30×30 cm floor space
Substrate
Coco fibre/peat, 10–15 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork-bark hide, large water dish
Diet
Staple food
Large roaches, crickets, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults every 7–10 d; juveniles 2×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged (defensive, kicks hairs)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Hair-kicking, threat posture, striking
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 1.5–2 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~500–1200 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury, DKS, bald patches
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, no feeding, oral/anal fluid, mites; quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- A duller-black white-knee lookalike of A. geniculata
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