David Bowie huntsman spider (Heteropoda davidbowie)

Short answers

David Bowie huntsman spider: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×40 cm (height).

David Bowie huntsman spider: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.

David Bowie huntsman spider: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

David Bowie huntsman spider: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 2–4 years.

David Bowie huntsman spider: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×40 cm (height)

Substrate

Coco humus, vertical cork bark, climbing structure

Feeding

Food

House crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

every 5–7 days

Key facts

Adult size

body 2–3 cm, leg span 12–16 cm

Life expectancy

2–4 years

Origin

Malaysia, Sumatra

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keeping singly is mandatory: the species is solitary and cannibalistic, two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. This applies even to equally sized animals and even when both are well fed. For mating the male is introduced under observation and separated again immediately.

Notes

Named after David Bowie, with striking yellow hair. Extremely fast and quick to bolt – never leave the container open unattended. It builds no web and hunts free-running.

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What you need to start

To keep David Bowie huntsman spider (Heteropoda davidbowie) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×40 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, vertical cork bark, climbing structure), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.