Argentine coffee yellow spider (scientific name: Acanthoscurria suina), also known as the Brazilian coffee yellow spider, is native to Argentina and Uruguay. It is a rare species and shares the same habitat as the Argentine white ring. However, it is only found in the southern region of Uruguay, while the latter is distributed throughout Uruguay. Acanthoscurria is a small species in the genus, and its appearance is not outstanding, so it is not a very popular species. This also creates a "rare is valuable" situation.
The adult Argentine coffee yellow spider has a body length of 13-14 cm and a leg span suitable temperature of 25-27℃ and a humidity of 60%. It is recommended to use slightly moist peat, coconut bricks, and clay as substrate. In its original habitat, their food is mainly the larvae of local beetles, which are considered a natural means of controlling beetle populations. Local authorities in Uruguay also have research programs to study these native tarantula species. They have low aggressiveness and toxicity, and relatively slow speed, making them a suitable species for beginners. Similarly, this is only a species that enthusiasts who like to collect pet tarantulas would pay attention to.
The Acanthoscurria genus is a crawling animal. In its native habitat, its main predator is a yellow wasp that uses bird-eating spiders as hosts. The females of this yellow wasp will attack the bird-eating spiders. After being stung, the bird-eating spiders become paralyzed but still alive. Then the wasps will drag the bird-eating spider into a pre-prepared cave and lay an egg on it. The hatched wasp larvae will then feed on the bird-eating spider, completing one generation.
1. Emaciation disease
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin starts to become dry and yellow, it is likely that emaciation disease has appeared. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well and experiencing long-term hunger, leading to malnutrition.
2. Gastroenteritis
On the contrary to emaciation disease, this condition is caused by eating too much. If the owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it with food at a low temperature, it can cause abdominal distension and abdominal pain, eventually leading to gastroenteritis.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not have high environmental requirements, 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 will be in a state similar to heatstroke, causing paralysis in its legs and preventing it from moving, resulting in hemiplegia.
4. Constipation
Constipation mostly occurs due to a lack of water. In addition to food, spiders also need water. If the owner only feeds the spider food but doesn't give it water to drink, the water in the food cannot provide the necessary moisture for the spider's body.
5. Black rot disease
When the spider doesn't eat or move, its spirits decline and there are black, ulcerative lesions on its abdomen. This is a manifestation of 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 can contract black rot disease, which can lead to death in severe cases.
6. Mold spot disease
Especially in the south, the hot and humid weather in summer easily allows bacteria to invade the spider's body. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly damp. Bacteria like to survive and reproduce in such an environment, causing the spider to develop mold spots.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be considered as the most disgusting disease for spiders. If they are small bugs, it's not so bad, but those aggressive parasites will crawl on the spider's body, which looks extremely disgusting. Aside from affecting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.
Temperature: 25-27℃, humidity: 60%. It is a ground-dwelling species, so attention should be paid to the arrangement of the substrate. Slightly moist peat, coconut bricks, and clay can be used as substrates. It is recommended to place a pot of water in the breeding box of this bird-eating spider, which can provide them with enough water and help maintain the environmental humidity.
Their main food source is the larvae of local beetles, which are considered a natural means of controlling beetle populations. There are also official research programs in Uruguay studying these native bird-eating spider species.
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