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West African Giant Whip Spider

Damon medius

Damon • Phrynichidae

beginner

Overview

Very similar to D. diadema and equally beginner-friendly. Large, calm, and communal with adequate space and cover. Whip spiders have no venom and no sting and are harmless to humans; they are fast and may startle, but cannot hurt you.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

73-83°F

Humidity

70-85%

Enclosure Sizes

Sling:6x6x8 inches
Juvenile:8x8x12 inches
Adult:12x12x18 inches (vertical)

Substrate

Type:coco fiber / topsoil, lightly moist
Depth:2-3 inches

Feeding Schedule

Sling:2-3 small prey per week
Juvenile:2 prey per week
Adult:2-3 prey per week

Prey size: crickets, roaches

Quick Stats

Type

arboreal

Adult Size

7-9 inch legspan

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

West Africa

Temperament

docile, fast

Behavior

Webbing—
BurrowingNo
Water DishRequired

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