The numbers
Enclosure
35 × 30 × 25 cm
Diet
Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts · Adults 1×/1–2 wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Temperature
22–28 °C
Humidity
60–70%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Very common in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
16–20 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 20–25 yr / M 5–8 yr
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (burrower when young)
Temperament
Docile, occasionally skittish
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
600–2,000 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–28 °C
Humidity
60–70%
Min. enclosure
35×30×25 cm floor space
Substrate
Coco fibre/peat, 10–15 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork-bark hide, 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
Tolerant with care
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Hair-kicking, fleeing, threat posture; bald abdomen if stressed
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 3–5 yr; spermathecae sexing; 1 sac ~300–800 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
- Golden 'knees' and long white leg hairs; big yet gentle
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