The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 30 × 25 cm
Diet
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts · Adults 1×/1–2 wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
60–70% (well ventilated)
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Very common in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
13–15 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 12–14 yr / M 3–4 yr
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (prolific webber)
Temperament
Skittish, bold feeder
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
500–1,800 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
60–70% (well ventilated)
Min. enclosure
30×30×25 cm with anchor points
Substrate
Dry coco fibre, 6–8 cm, arid setup
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark and branches for heavy webbing, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults 1×/1–2 wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged (skittish, kicks hairs)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Hair-kicking, bolting, threat posture
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature ~1.5 yr; spermathecae sexing; 1 sac ~100–300 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury, DKS, moult complications
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, no feeding, oral/anal fluid, mites; quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- Blue legs, orange abdomen, green carapace; prolific webber
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