Yellow Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
Argiope • Araneidae
Overview
The big, gorgeous black-and-yellow garden orb weaver with the zig-zag 'writing' (stabilimentum) in its web. Harmless. Needs a LARGE vertical enclosure so it can spin a full orb web, plus flying/active prey. Warm (70-85°F), moderate humidity, light misting. Note it's an ANNUAL species — females mature in late summer, produce egg sacs in fall, and naturally die off after; plan for a seasonal display rather than a multi-year pet.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
70-85°F
Humidity
50-70%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: appropriately sized crickets / flies
Quick Stats
Type
orb-web (arboreal)
Adult Size
female body ~0.75-1.1 in
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
North America
Temperament
docile; non-aggressive orb weaver
Behavior
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