Red tree spider (Latin name: Tapinauchenius gigas), also known as red tree bird-eating spider or Guyana orange tree spider, is native to the tropical rainforests of French Guiana. Although Tapinauchenius genus is very closely related to Avicularia genus, they have different appearance and temperament. Most species in the Avicularia genus are not fast and are relatively docile, while these smaller tree-dwelling bird-eating spiders in the Tapinauchenius genus are relatively more aggressive and have very fast speeds.
Adults have a body length of 13-14 cm. As one of the earliest discovered and popular species in this genus, the price of red tree bird-eating spiders is relatively low. However, their colors are still very good, with adult individuals having a yellow-green carapace, but the most striking feature is their bright red color, which is the origin of their Chinese name.
The recommended temperature is 26-28°C and the appropriate humidity is 85%. It is suggested to use moist peat, coconut bricks, and clay as bedding material. Indeed, their small juveniles do resemble the small juveniles of the Avicularia genus, but don't be fooled. Compared to small Avicularia species that only "run wild" or make small jumps, their movements are like flying. Once startled, they will quickly run away unseen in front of you.
As one of the species found and popularized relatively early in this genus, the price of the red tree bird-eating spider is also the lowest in this genus. However, their color is still very good, with adult individuals having a yellow-green carapace, but the most eye-catching is their bright red outfit, which is also the origin of their Chinese name.
1. Cachexia
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull, the skin starts to become dry and yellow, it is likely that cachexia has occurred. This condition is generally caused by poor feeding of the spider, resulting in malnutrition.
2. Enteritis
On the contrary, this is caused by overeating. The owner keeps feeding the spider, or feeds the spider with low food temperature, which can cause bloating and abdominal pain. Over time, enteritis develops.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require high environmental requirements, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, with high temperature and humidity, if the spider's cage is far from the ventilation port, the spider will be in a state close to heat stroke, its legs and feet will be paralyzed and unable to move.
4. Constipation
The main cause of constipation is usually not drinking water. Besides eating, spiders also need water intake. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the water in the food cannot meet the spider's water needs.
5. Black necrosis
Refusing to eat and move, declining mental state, and the appearance of black necrotic ulcerative lesions on the abdomen, this is the manifestation of spider black necrosis. The reason for this situation is that the water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it can get infected with black necrosis, which can lead to death in severe cases.
6. Mold disease
Especially in the south, during the summer with high temperature and humidity, the spider's body surface is easily invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become more and more stiff, and the body becomes more and more damp. Bacteria thrive and reproduce in such an environment, causing mold spots on the spider's body.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be described as the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is a small insect, it's not too bad, but those rampant parasites will crawl on the spider's body, which looks very disgusting. Besides affecting the spider's rest, it may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and threatening the spider's life.
If you are keeping spiders at home, you can catch one spider to keep at home. Generally, it is unlikely to catch poisonous spiders at home, so you can keep them with confidence. Of course, there are many poisonous spiders available for purchase on the market. Spiders have a varied diet and like to eat many things, such as various types of crystalline insects. So how often should spiders be fed? Spiders have a high ability to withstand hunger and can survive for a month without eating anything. The frequency of spider feeding depends on its size. The larger the spider, the less frequent the feeding. The size of the insects fed should be one-third the body length of the spider. If they are too large, the spider can easily become overstretched. The size of the space for keeping spiders does not need to be too large, as spiders themselves are not very large. Spiders do not like bright places, so it is best to choose a dark place to keep them.
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