Awesome-looking primitive, “tunneling” spider that are related to tarantulas, but they are not a Theraphosid. These are shiny, grey overall with a sleak appearance. They make a “Y” formation type of burrow. Very aggressive and fast-moving if disturbed. Venom is unknown.

*** FL residents to read the following link as this is a restricted species in FL: www.tarantulaspiders.com/page/fl-residents-read

SCIENTIFIC DESCRIPTION: AUTHOR & DATE:
RANGE: Tanzania, East Africa
HABITAT: Rainforest
TYPE: Obligate burrower
COLOR/PATTERN/APPEARANCE: Silver-gray overall.
MAXIMUM SIZE: 3.5"
TEMPERATURE: 75F to 85F day with drops no lower than 60F at night
HUMIDITY: 80%
TANK SETUP: Adults can be housed vertical-orientated tanks 2.5 gal. to 5 gal. capacity with 6"-8" deep of "Coco Husk", "Cocosoft" substrate or peat moss substrate.
FEEDING REQUIREMENTS: Babies/juvs twice a week small cricket (1-2). Sub-adults/adults once a week medium to large cricket (2-3), roaches (1-2).
WATER REQUIREMENTS: Mist tank 1-2 times a week with fine water mist to keep humidity around 80%. Change water dish whenever fouled or at least 1-2 times a week.
DISPOSITION: Aggressive. Do not free handle. It will go into threat display and bite if disturbed. They bite readily when disturbed.
VENOM EFFECTS: Unknown. Don't get bit as little is known about this genus.
GROWTH RATE: Slow. Males mature in 2-4 yrs. Females in 5-8 yrs.
LONGEVITY: 8 to 20 yrs. in females and 4 to 6 yrs. in males.
BREEDING REMARKS: Not reported.