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
- East / Southern Africa
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / fossorial
- Adult size
- 12–15 cm
- Temperament
- Very defensive / fast
- Experience level
- Advanced
- Visibility
- Often visible around heavy webbing
- Burrowing
- Provide substrate, anchor points and secure webbing space
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Urticating hairs
- No
- Venom
- Potent
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A hardy but highly defensive Old World species. Best for experienced keepers only. Secure housing and calm maintenance routines are essential.
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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