Their information is not widely available. It is known that their habitat overlaps with the Pink Zebra Foot, belonging to the tropical rainforest and grassland border areas. When they first start living independently, the 3L small juveniles are less than 1 centimeter, and the gray-white color does not have any special features. They are good at digging holes to hide themselves. After about one and a half years, their leg span grows to 5-6 centimeters, showing adult colors. Adult specimens have a body length of 12-13 centimeters and a leg span. Suitable temperature is 25-27°C, and suitable humidity is 70%. It is recommended to use slightly moist peat, coconut bricks, and clay as the substrate.
Due to their relatively low toxicity and timid nature, they usually only escape when disturbed and rarely kick hairs. If they are large juveniles above 3 centimeters, they are very suitable for beginners to try keeping as pets. However, for the same price, you can definitely buy species with higher growth expectations. Only collectors who pursue a variety of species are likely to be interested in this species.
Chinese Name: Argentine White Ring
Subfamily: Theraphosinae
Native Habitat: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
Habitat Type: Grassland/Tropical Rainforest
Adult Size: 12-13 centimeters leg span
Optimal Temperature: 25-27°C
Optimal Humidity: 70%
Recommended Substrate: Slightly moist peat/coconut bricks/clay
Life Type: Ground-dwelling
Hair Kicking: Yes
Suitability: Suitable for beginners
Argentine White Ring Spider (scientific name: Eupalaestrus weinjenberghi), also known as White Necked Ring Spider, is native to Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a relatively rare species of pet bird-eating spider, with a relatively small size and not a bright appearance, which makes them not very popular among enthusiasts. Therefore, the chances of this species appearing in the pet market are also very few. However, once they appear, the price is not low, which proves the ancient saying "rarity makes precious".
It is recommended for novice pet owners who enjoy keeping climbing pets. They have low toxicity and are very timid. When they encounter disturbances, they usually only flee and do not kick their hairs frequently. If they are large juveniles over 3 centimeters, they are very suitable for beginners to try keeping as pets for the first time.
1. Emaciation disease
When you find that the spider's body surface becomes dull and the skin begins to dry and yellow, it is likely that emaciation disease has occurred. This condition is generally due to poor feeding and prolonged hunger, resulting in malnutrition in the spider.
2. Intestinal inflammation
In contrast to emaciation disease, this condition is caused by overeating. If the owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it with food at a low temperature, it can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to intestinal inflammation.
3. Hemiparalysis
Spiders do not have high requirements for their environment, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer when it is hot and humid, if the spider's cage is too far away from the ventilation opening, the spider may be in a state close to heat stroke, causing paralysis in its legs and inability to move one side of its body.
4. Constipation
The main reason for constipation is often due to lack of water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the water in the food cannot meet the spider's need for water in its body.
5. Black rot disease
Not eating or moving, mental decline, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are the manifestations of spider black rot disease. The reason for this condition is that the water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it may contract black rot disease, which can lead to death if severe.
6. Mildew disease
Especially in the south, in hot and humid weather, the spider's body surface is prone to bacterial invasion. The spider's joints become stiffer and its body becomes more moist, creating an environment that is suitable for bacteria to survive and multiply, leading to the appearance of mold spots on the spider's body.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is small insects, it's fine, but those rampant parasites crawling on the spider's body are extremely disgusting. Besides affecting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
It is recommended to use moist peat/coconut soil/clay as the substrate for breeding. The feed can be selected from mealworms and cherry cockroaches. (After reaching a certain size, it is recommended to use long tweezers for feeding. The spider may become messy after being bitten.) Suitable temperature: 26~28℃
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