Phrynus marginemaculatus
Phrynus • Phrynidae
A small, US-native whip spider and an excellent first amblypygid — easy to house, breeds readily, and tolerant of communal keeping. Stays small, so a modest vertical enclosure works. Whip spiders have no venom and no sting and are harmless to humans; they are fast and may startle, but cannot hurt you.
Temperature
72-84°F
Humidity
65-80%
Prey size: small crickets, flightless fruit flies, pinhead roaches
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
2-3 inch legspan
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Florida (USA), Caribbean
Temperament
shy, fast
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