cyclocosmia ricketii

⚠️ Note: This animal is located at an external location outside Belgium.

• Enclosure: A vertically oriented terrarium or a deep plastic container (minimum 20×30cm bottom surface area).
• Substrate: Use a mixture that retains moisture well and is firm enough for tunnels, such as a 4:1 ratio of forest soil (humus) and digging sand. We also always add some clay.
• Depth: Minimum 15 to 20 cm substrate, so that the spider can dig a vertical tunnel 7 to 15 cm deep.
• Depth: Minimum 15 to 20 cm substrate, so that the spider can dig a vertical tunnel 7 to 15 cm deep.

• Temperature: Ideal is between 21°C and 27°C. Avoid temperatures below 13°C.
• Humidity: Keep this high, between 70% and 80%. Lightly mist the substrate regularly, but ensure it does not become soaking wet to prevent mold.

• Diet: Live insects such as crickets, cockroaches, or mealworms.
• Frequency: Adults eat about once a week or every two weeks.
• Behavior: They are ambush hunters. They wait at the entrance until they feel vibrations from prey.
• Water: A shallow water dish is recommended, although they obtain a lot of moisture from their prey and the substrate.

• • Do not handle: These spiders are fragile and can be injured by a fall.
  • Vif: They are generally not aggressive. Their venom is not fatal to humans and is often compared to a wasp sting.