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SPECIES CARE GUIDE

Melopoeus minax

Cyriopagopus minax

Melopoeus minax

ENVIRONMENT

Core care conditions

Temperature20-24°CRecommended range
Humidity70-80%Recommended range

Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.

HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Origin
Thailand Black (AF)
Lifestyle
Burrowing
Adult size
16 cm
Temperament
Defensive / aggressive
Experience level
Intermediate
Visibility
Often hidden in burrows
Burrowing
Yes; provide deep substrate
Growth rate
Medium to fast
Urticating hairs
No
Venom
Moderate to potent

CARE NOTES

Keeping considerations

Spider Shop species info lists this as burrowing from Thailand Black (AF), with recommended temperature 20-24°C, humidity 70-80%, leg span 16 cm, disposition defensive / aggressive, and suitability Intermediate. Use this as a husbandry snapshot and adjust enclosure details to the individual animal.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

Check the references

Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.

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