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
- Central America
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / foliage hunter
- Adult size
- 3–4 cm body length
- Temperament
- Fast / skittish
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Nocturnal; often rests on bark or foliage
- Burrowing
- Does not burrow; uses vertical cover and retreats
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Venom
- Mild to moderate spider venom; avoid handling
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
Provide a tall, well-ventilated enclosure with broad cork bark, foliage and anchor points. Keep a humid retreat and regular water available, but allow airflow so the setup does not become stagnant. Fast-moving true spider; maintenance should be done carefully.
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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