Haitian coffee-eating bird spider (scientific name: Phormictopus cancerides), also known as the Dominican Republic blue spider, is native to Haiti and the Brazilian tropical rainforest. It is one of the classic pet bird-eating spider species. It is one of the giant pet bird-eating spider species from the Caribbean region, with an adult size that can exceed 20 centimeters in leg span. Species of the Phormictopus genus, like species of the Pamphobeteus genus, have more vibrant colors in adult males compared to females.
Chinese name: Haitian coffee-eating bird spider
Latin name: Phormictopus cancerides
Alias: Dominican Republic blue spider
Kingdom: Animal Kingdom
One of the classic high-end pet bird-eating spider species. It is one of the giant pet bird-eating spider species originating from the Caribbean region, and the adult size can reach over 20 centimeters in leg span. Species of the genus Phormictopus and species of the genus Pamphobeteus are similar in that the colors of adult males are more vibrant than females.
It is recommended to keep the Haitian coffee-eating bird spider as a pet for those who love climbing pets. The diet of the Haitian coffee-eating bird spider is quite varied and it consumes various insects, so it is not very difficult to keep this spider. In the early stages of their life, the Haitian coffee-eating bird spiders eat a lot. However, after reaching a certain size, they may become somewhat aggressive, and their urticating hairs are believed to have a relatively significant effect on humans.
1. Emaciation
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull, the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely to have emaciation. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well, leading to malnutrition. 2. Intestinal inflammation
In contrast to emaciation, this is caused by eating too much. The owner keeps feeding the spider, or the food temperature is too low during feeding, which can cause bloating and abdominal pain in spiders, eventually leading to intestinal inflammation.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require high environmental conditions, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, high temperature and humidity, and the spider cage is too far from the ventilated opening, it puts the spider in a state close to heat stroke, causing paralysis in the legs and inability to move.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by not drinking water. In addition to food, spiders also need water intake. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the water in the food cannot supply the spider's body with the required moisture.
5. Black rot disease
Not eating or moving, decreased energy, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions in the abdomen are the manifestations of black rot disease in spiders. The reason for this situation is that the water and food are not fresh. When spiders eat food contaminated with bacteria, they can contract black rot disease, which can lead to death if severe.
6. Mold disease
Especially in the south, in hot and humid weather, the spider's body surface is easily invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become stiffer, and the body becomes damp, which provides a favorable environment for bacteria to grow and reproduce, causing the spider to develop mold disease.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it's just small insects, it's okay. But those aggressive parasites will crawl on the spider's body, which looks very disgusting. It not only affects the spider's rest, but may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
The Haitian coffee-eating bird spider has a diverse diet and eats a variety of things, such as various insects, so it is not difficult to raise this spider. The Haitian coffee-eating bird spider eats a lot during its juvenile stage, but after reaching a certain size, they may become more aggressive. Their urticating hairs are also believed to have a relatively strong effect on humans, so we consider it an advanced species.
The Haitian coffee-eating bird spider also grows relatively fast. Starting from about 5-6 centimeters, their carapace turns into a purple color with a metallic luster, and the same metallic color also appears on their legs. Overall, it is a pet bird-eating spider species that combines size and beauty.
So how often should you feed the spider? Spiders have a high tolerance for hunger. They can survive without eating anything for a month. The frequency of spider feeding is related to its size, and the larger the spider, the less frequently it needs to be fed.
The size of the insect fed to the spider should be about one-third the length of the spider's body. Feeding the spider with insects that are too large can easily cause it to become overstuffed and die.
The space for keeping the spider does not need to be overly large because the spider itself is not big. Spiders do not like bright places, so it is best to choose a dark place to keep the spider.
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