Tapinauchenius sp. 'Yasuni'
Yasuni
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
fast, skittish; heavy webber
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
70–80°F
(21–27°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
8x8x12 inches (semi-arboreal)
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber with many web anchor points; moist when young, drier as adult
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1-2 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
fast, skittish; heavy webber
Care Guide
An undescribed green/gold Ecuadorian arboreal from the Yasuni region — a fast, skittish, prolific webber. Like all Tapinauchenius (Psalmopoeinae) it has NO urticating hairs and relies on speed. Semi-arboreal enclosure with lots of anchor points; humid substrate for young, drier with an overflowed water dish as it matures. Intermediate keepers.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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