The numbers
Enclosure
25 × 25 × 25 cm
Diet
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts · Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
75–85%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Advanced
Commonality
Rare in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
11–14 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 12–15 yr / M 3–4 yr
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (semi-fossorial, heavy webber)
Temperament
Defensive, fast, secretive
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs on pedipalps (mild venom)
Price (THB)
1,000–3,500 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
75–85%
Min. enclosure
25×25×25 cm, deep substrate
Substrate
Moist coco fibre, deep 12–18 cm for burrowing
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark, web anchors, water dish, high moisture
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Not recommended
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Rears up, kicks palp hairs, fang display, bolting
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature ~2 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~80–200 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury; needs humid burrow
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, no feeding; secure lid; quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- 'Blue fang'; electric-blue chelicerae, palpal urticating hairs
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