The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 30 × 20 cm
Diet
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts · Adults every 2 wk; slings weekly
Temperature
22–28 °C
Humidity
55–65%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Rare in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
11–13 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 20–30 yr / M 8–10 yr
Growth rate
Slow
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (burrower)
Temperament
Docile, calm
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
500–1,800 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–28 °C
Humidity
55–65%
Min. enclosure
30×30×20 cm floor space
Substrate
Dry coco/peat, 8–10 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork-bark hide, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults every 2 wk; slings weekly
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Tolerant with care
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Hair-kicking, fleeing, threat posture; long fasts
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 7–10 yr; spermathecae sexing; 1 sac ~100–400 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury, DKS; slow growth
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, oral/anal fluid, mites; quarantine 30–60 d (often wild-caught)
Good to know
- Migrating males are seen crossing roads in autumn
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