Phormingochilus arboricola
Phormingochilus • Theraphosidae
A large, dark Bornean arboreal with purple undertones that spins heavy webbed tube retreats up high but will also dig — so provide vertical cork AND a few inches of moist substrate, with plant cover and good airflow. Very fast and skittish, with potent Old World venom and no urticating hairs: advanced only, no handling. Keep humid with a water dish; expect it to seal its retreat before molting.
Temperature
75-82°F
Humidity
70-85%
Prey size: —
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
6-7 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia)
Temperament
very fast, skittish and defensive
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