The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 30 × 40 cm
Diet
Crickets, flying prey, dubia roaches · Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
70–80% (high ventilation)
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Very common in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
12–15 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 10–12 yr / M 2–3 yr
Growth rate
Medium–Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal
Temperament
Docile, skittish, jumpy
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
500–1,800 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
70–80% (high ventilation)
Min. enclosure
30×30×40 cm vertical
Substrate
2–5 cm coco fibre (moisture), cork bark vertical
Hides / decor / water
Vertical cork bark, live/fake plants, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, flying prey, dubia roaches
Feeding frequency
Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged (fragile, jumpy)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Bolting, jumping, flicking faeces as defence
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 1.5–2 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~50–200 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsPoor-ventilation death, dehydration, fall injury
Red flags / quarantine
SignsLethargy, curled legs, no feeding; needs cross-ventilation; quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- Can 'fire' faeces at threats; the classic pinktoe
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