Tapinauchenius violaceus
✓ VerifiedPurple Tree Spider
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
skittish, fast
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small arboreal vial
Juvenile
5x5x8"
Adult
8x8x12"
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 3 days
Juvenile
Twice per week
Adult
Once per week
Prey Size
Flying insects, crickets
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
skittish, fast
Care Guide
Beautiful purple/pink coloration as adults. Extremely fast - can teleport. Slings are bright metallic blue-green. Creates tube webs in cork bark. Not aggressive but very quick to bolt. Good display species for experienced keepers.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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