Aspinochilus rufus
Peach Earth Tiger, Phormingochilus sp. Rufus
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
fast and defensive; not for handling
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 82°F
(24°C - 28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x18 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
vertical cork plus a few inches of moist substrate (it will dig); plants; airflow; water dish
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
fast and defensive; not for handling
Care Guide
A warm peach-toned Asian arboreal from Java, long traded as 'Phormingochilus sp. Rufus' and since moved to the genus Aspinochilus (both names kept here). Care follows the Asian arboreal (Ornithoctoninae) pattern: a vertical cork retreat plus a few inches of moist substrate — it will web heavily and often dig — with plant cover, good airflow, and a water dish. Old World: no urticating hairs, potent venom, fast and defensive, and it typically seals its retreat before molting. Advanced only, strictly no handling.
⚠️ 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
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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