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
- Venezuela
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Adult size
- 13–15 cm
- Temperament
- Fast / defensive
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible around webbed retreats
- Burrowing
- Arboreal webber; provide vertical cork bark and anchor points
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Urticating hairs
- No
- Venom
- Moderate
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A stunning arboreal species that is quick and defensive. Provide a taller enclosure with cork bark, ventilation and a water dish. Not recommended for nervous beginners.
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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