Goldback Tree Spider (Latin name: Tapinauchenius cupreus), also known as the Ecuador Tree Spider, is native to the tropical rainforests of Ecuador. It is a relatively late-discovered and popular species in the Tapinauchenius genus.
The adult Goldback Tree Spider has a body length of 13-14 centimeters and a leg span. The growth rate of species in the Tapinauchenius genus is relatively fast, and they move quickly. Their lifecycle is shorter compared to other pet bird-eating spider species, with the females living for about 10-15 years and males for only 2-4 years.
Chinese name: 金背树蜘蛛
Subfamily: Aviculariinae
Original habitat: Ecuador
Habitat type: tropical rainforest
The species in this genus, which was relatively late discovered and popularized, was first discovered in 1996. This relatively small bird-eating spider has low visibility in the pet bird-eating spider market, compared to the more popular red tree bird-eating spider and purple tree bird-eating spider, their prices are higher.
It is recommended to keep Goldback Tree Spiders as pets. When keeping them in captivity, it is advisable to provide them with a piece of tree bark or driftwood for climbing and nesting. If there is no hiding spot, it is very likely that when you open their enclosure, they will be startled and jump out directly!
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 it has emaciation disease. This disease is generally caused by the spider not eating well and suffering from malnutrition.
2. Intestinal Inflammation
Contrary to emaciation disease, this is caused by overeating. Constantly feeding the spider or feeding it with food at a low temperature can cause bloating and abdominal pain, leading to intestinal inflammation.
3. Hemiplegia
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 far away from the ventilation, the spider may suffer from a heatstroke-like state, leading to paralysis of its legs and hemiplegia.
4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by lack of drinking water. Besides food, spiders also need water. 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 necessary moisture.
5. Black Necrosis
Lack of eating and activity, decreased vitality, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are manifestations of black necrosis in spiders. 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 necrosis, which can lead to death.
6. Mold Disease
Especially in the southern regions, the hot and humid weather in summer makes it easy for the spider's body surface to be invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become stiffer and its body becomes more damp, providing a favorable environment for the proliferation of bacteria and causing mold spots to appear on the spider.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it's just small insects, it's not too bad, 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 posing a threat to the spider's life.
It's easy to keep spiders. A transparent box that can accommodate the size of the spider, with a wet sponge inside, can be used to keep the spider. Feed it once every few weeks. If it's a cave spider, put some soil in a hole in the soil and it will be fine.
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