The numbers
Enclosure
40 × 30 × 30 cm
Diet
Large roaches, crickets, locusts · Adults every 7–10 d; juveniles 2×/wk
Temperature
22–26 °C
Humidity
70–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Occasional in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
15–18 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 12–16 yr / M 4–5 yr
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial
Temperament
Defensive, may kick/flip
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
1,500–4,500 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
22–26 °C
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
40×30×30 cm floor space
Substrate
Coco fibre/peat, 10–15 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork-bark hide, large water dish
Diet
Staple food
Large roaches, crickets, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults every 7–10 d; juveniles 2×/wk
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged (defensive)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Signature spinning back-leg 'kick' defence, hair-kicking
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 2–3 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~100–300 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury, DKS; prefers cooler temps
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, no feeding, oral/anal fluid, mites; quarantine 30–60 d (often wild-caught)
Good to know
- Red-legged; famous for a defensive spinning back-flip kick
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