Damon diadema
Damon • Phrynichidae
The classic beginner whip spider: hardy, docile, and famously communal — groups cohabit peacefully with enough vertical cork bark and regular feeding. Provide a tall enclosure, moderate humidity, and plenty of vertical surfaces. Whip spiders have no venom and no sting and are harmless to humans; they are fast and may startle, but cannot hurt you.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: appropriately sized crickets or roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
7-8 inch legspan
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya)
Temperament
docile, fast
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