The numbers
Enclosure
20 × 20 × 15 cm
Diet
Small crickets, roach nymphs, flightless flies · Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
70–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Common in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
6–10 cm legspan (dwarf)
Lifespan
F 5–8 yr / M 2–3 yr
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (heavy webber)
Temperament
Skittish, fast, bold eater
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
400–1,500 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
20×20×15 cm with web anchors
Substrate
Coco fibre/peat, 6–8 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark, branches for webbing, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Small crickets, roach nymphs, flightless flies
Feeding frequency
Adults 1×/wk; slings 2–3×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Not recommended (fast, fragile)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Bolting, hiding in web tunnels, rarely kicks hairs
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature <1 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~20–80 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury; short-lived dwarf
Red flags / quarantine
SignsLethargy, curled legs, no feeding; quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- 'Pumpkin patch' pattern; tiny but a bold eater
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