Phormingochilus arboricola
Borneo Black
Quick Facts
Adult Size
6-7 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
very fast, skittish and defensive
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–82°F
(24–28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 85%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x18 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
vertical cork plus a few inches of moist substrate (will dig); plant cover; water dish; good airflow
Depth
3-4 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey every 7-14 days
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
very fast, skittish and defensive
Care Guide
A large, dark Bornean arboreal with purple undertones that spins heavy webbed tube retreats up high but will also dig — so provide vertical cork AND a few inches of moist substrate, with plant cover and good airflow. Very fast and skittish, with potent Old World venom and no urticating hairs: advanced only, no handling. Keep humid with a water dish; expect it to seal its retreat before molting.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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