The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 30 × 40 cm
Diet
Crickets, dubia roaches, flying prey · 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
Advanced
Commonality
Common in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
13–15 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 10–12 yr / M 3–4 yr
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Arboreal (semi-fossorial young)
Temperament
Fast, defensive, secretive
Venom / defense
No urticating hairs; stronger bite (still non-lethal)
Price (THB)
500–2,000 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
70–80%
Min. enclosure
30×30×40 cm vertical
Substrate
5–8 cm coco fibre, cork bark vertical
Hides / decor / water
Vertical cork bark, plants, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, dubia roaches, flying prey
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
Bolting, threat posture, fang display, jumping
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 1–1.5 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~50–200 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury; escapes via speed
Red flags / quarantine
SignsLethargy, curled legs, no feeding; secure lid (fast escape); quarantine 30–60 d
Good to know
- Velvet-black with orange chevrons; lacks urticating hairs
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