Cupiennius getazi
Cupiennius getazi, or Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider, is a large, fast-moving wandering spider native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it inhabits bromeliads and other tropical foliage. It is a member of the Trechaleidae family and is often noted for its ecological role and unique hunting behavior.
The Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider is easily recognized by its slender, tan-to-brown body and the distinct dark spots on its legs, which give rise to its common name. Unlike web-building spiders, it is a cursorial predator, relying on speed, vision, and stealth to ambush prey at night, often from within the water-holding bases of bromeliad plants.
Despite its size and speed, it is non-aggressive and harmless to humans, though it may deliver a mild bite if provoked. It plays an essential role in controlling insect populations in its native habitat and is often studied for its sensory adaptations and behavior.
Cupiennius getazi, or Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider, is a large, fast-moving wandering spider native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it inhabits bromeliads and other tropical foliage. It is a member of the Trechaleidae family and is often noted for its ecological role and unique hunting behavior.
The Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider is easily recognized by its slender, tan-to-brown body and the distinct dark spots on its legs, which give rise to its common name. Unlike web-building spiders, it is a cursorial predator, relying on speed, vision, and stealth to ambush prey at night, often from within the water-holding bases of bromeliad plants.
Despite its size and speed, it is non-aggressive and harmless to humans, though it may deliver a mild bite if provoked. It plays an essential role in controlling insect populations in its native habitat and is often studied for its sensory adaptations and behavior.
Cupiennius getazi, or Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider, is a large, fast-moving wandering spider native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it inhabits bromeliads and other tropical foliage. It is a member of the Trechaleidae family and is often noted for its ecological role and unique hunting behavior.
The Spot-Legged Bromeliad Spider is easily recognized by its slender, tan-to-brown body and the distinct dark spots on its legs, which give rise to its common name. Unlike web-building spiders, it is a cursorial predator, relying on speed, vision, and stealth to ambush prey at night, often from within the water-holding bases of bromeliad plants.
Despite its size and speed, it is non-aggressive and harmless to humans, though it may deliver a mild bite if provoked. It plays an essential role in controlling insect populations in its native habitat and is often studied for its sensory adaptations and behavior.
What's the ideal diet for Spot Legged Bromeliad Spiders?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Spot Legged Bromeliad Spider?
For this particular creature, you can start with the small Arboreal Bliss enclosure, and when they get to be about ⅓ the size, you will want to upgrade to the medium or large Arboreal Bliss enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax), then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Spot Legged Bromeliad Spider live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 1-2 years, and males not exceeding around 1 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
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Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY)
