Females, between the top two sets of book lungs in the molt will have a pronounced spermatheca and uterus externus that will present as a "flap" that will catch and open if a pin is gently run down it. Sexing can be done at 2.5"-3" diagonal leg span accurately and most accurately done by molt. Sexing: Due to their age, Tapinauchenius Violaceus sold by Josh's Frogs are sold as unsexed. Do not feed if abdomen is much larger than the carapace, and wait at least a week after molting to attempt to feed. Always aim for a prey item the size of their carapace or smaller. As they get older, they will feed less frequently. Total lifespan for a female can be 12-18 years, with males having roughly one third the lifespan of females.įeeding: Our spiderlings are eating either a ¼" cricket or 2-3 hydei two times a week. Violaceus spiderlings are at least 3 months old. As adults they can reach 5" diagonal leg span.Īge: Josh's Frogs T. Size: Spiderlings of this species that we have in stock are all around 1" diagonal leg span. They are very forgiving spiders, however and maintaining between 65%-80% is well within acceptable range. Humidity: Natural ranges consistently stay around 70%, with dips below and spikes depending on season. Temperatures: In their natural ranges it consistently stays 76°-82°, however no ill effects have been observed keeping them at room temperature (72°.) Temperatures consistently below 65° or above 90° should be avoided as they can be harmful. When upgrading enclosures as they grow, aim for a minimum of two times their diagonal leg span for length and width, and three times their diagonal leg span for height. Lacks urticating setae, so no worries about itchy hair flinging.Įnclosure size: To start off, an enclosure with 3.5"-4" length and width and about 6" tall will be ideal and allow for a few molts before a rehouse is necessary. Wonderful display spider as adults, staying out in the open if plenty of hiding spots are provided close at hand.Usually non-defensive, preferring flight over fight.Tapinauchenius Violaceus "Purple Tree Spider": Its Greek roots mean "low" "neck" and "purple". Because of this, we ship these animals FedEx priority overnight for a flat fee of $39.99. Their webs are a tangle of criss-cross threads which may become quite dense in the centre if left undisturbed.SPECIAL NOTE: USPS forbids shipping venomous spiders or scorpions in the mail. However, all of these marks can be variable, faded, or missing, especially in adult females.įemales have a globular shiny abdomen, while male abdomens are smaller and less rounded, but are more clearly marked. What do false widow spiders look like?Īll species have distinctive sets of markings on their abdomens: they have a narrow white or lighter band around the front of the abdomen towards their head, and also other markings that vary by species. The maximum body length of an adult female is 15 mm.Īn additional species, Steatoda paykulliana, is an occasional import in fruit shipments. There are six species of false widow spiders that live in the UK ( Steatoda nobilis, Steatoda grossa, Steatoda bipunctata, Steatoda albomaculata, Steatoda triangulosa and Asagena phalerata). They are black or brown in colour, rotund, and small - growing up to about the size of a small finger-nail. (See our article How dangerous are false widow spiders?) The false widow spiders ( Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders ( Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when found in the UK.Īlthough they resemble black widow spiders, they are not as harmful. All these spiders are likely to do is give you a small and relatively harmless bite.
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