The numbers
Enclosure
35 × 30 × 25 cm
Diet
Large roaches, crickets, locusts · Adults every 1–2 wk; slings weekly
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
65–75%
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
Origin
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; Not listed
Difficulty
Intermediate
Commonality
Rare in SEA/Thai trade
Adult size
14–17 cm legspan
Lifespan
F 15–20 yr / M 4–5 yr
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Nocturnal · Terrestrial (burrower)
Temperament
Defensive, bold
Venom / defense
Urticating hairs (mild venom)
Price (THB)
1,000–3,000 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28 °C
Humidity
65–75%
Min. enclosure
35×30×25 cm floor space
Substrate
Coco fibre/peat, deep 12–15 cm
Hides / decor / water
Cork-bark hide, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Large roaches, crickets, locusts
Feeding frequency
Adults every 1–2 wk; slings weekly
Supplements
None (whole prey)
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Discouraged (defensive)
Communal
No (cannibalistic)
Defense / stress signs
Hair-kicking, threat posture, bolting
Reproduction
Reproduction
M mature 2–3 yr; ventral sexing; 1 sac ~200–500 eggs
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, fall injury, DKS
Red flags / quarantine
SignsCurled legs, lethargy, no feeding, oral/anal fluid, mites; quarantine 30–60 d (often wild-caught)
Good to know
- A poorly studied Central American genus; bold and fast
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