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
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Southeastern USA / Caribbean
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / active hunter
- Adult size (body / total length)
- 1–2 cm
- Temperament
- Jumpy
- 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
Provide a small arboreal enclosure with top/side anchor points, foliage, cork bark and cross ventilation. Offer small flies, crickets or roaches and maintain moderate humidity with a water droplet/misting routine rather than soaking the enclosure.
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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