ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Origin
- USA / North America
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / active hunter
- Adult size
- 1–2 cm
- Temperament
- Curious / active
- Experience level
- Beginner
- Visibility
- Very visible and active during the day
- Burrowing
- Does not burrow; builds silk hammocks
- Growth rate
- Fast
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Supplemental ArachniDex care entry created from Spider Shop livestock categories and general husbandry requirements for this group. Confirm species-specific care before purchase, especially for venomous scorpions and centipedes.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
KEEP EXPLORING
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Other catalogue species from the same scientific genus.
