Phlogius (Selenocosmia) crassipes

(Australian Barking/Whistling Spider) 

Old World Fossorii Tarantula

Advanced keepers

 

Comments: 

• As a sling, it is a chocolate brown color, although as an adult it will be mature into

• a smoky dark brown/black coloration.

• They move very fast.

• They make a load whistling/hissing sound by using its body hair when agitated.

Temp/Humidity:

• Ideal temperature between 22-25°C and humidity at 80%.

• Deep damp substrate.

Enclosure: 

• This is an obligate burrower, therefore a spiderling needs 7cm of substrate and an adult needs 20cm of substrate to burrow.

Retreat/Hide: 

• This species doesn't need a hide, it will make its own burrow. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.

• This species is a good eater. 

Water Requirements: 

• Keep a water dish in the tank.

• Keep the substrate in the terrarium damp.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is fast. 

• 20cm to 22cm leg span.  

Temperament: 

• Because of their defensive nature, they aren't the best species to handle.

• If approached they will usually go into a threat posture.