Phrynus barbadensis
Phrynus • Phrynidae
A flat, fast, utterly harmless whip spider — no venom and no sting; the long antenniform front legs are sensory 'whips', not weapons. Extremely shy: it freezes or bolts when disturbed (often mistaken for tameness). Give it a vertical enclosure with cork bark to cling to, 72-80°F, and high humidity (70-90%) with strong ventilation — dehydration is the number-one killer. Often kept communally with enough vertical space and hides. A water dish and regular misting keep it hydrated.
Temperature
72-80°F
Humidity
70-90%
Prey size: crickets, roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
body ~1.5 in; wide legspan
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Caribbean, Central/South America
Temperament
extremely shy; freezes or flees
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