West African Giant Whip Spider

Damon medius

Whip spiderbeginnerHarmlessCommunal OK

No venom, no sting

Whip spiders (amblypygids) are completely harmless to humans. They're fast and can deliver a harmless pinch with their pedipalps, but have no venom and no sting.

About

Very similar to D. diadema and equally beginner-friendly. Large, calm, and communal with adequate space and cover. Whip spiders have no venom and no sting and are harmless to humans; they are fast and may startle, but cannot hurt you.

Taxonomy

FamilyPhrynichidae

GenusDamon

Native regionWest Africa

TypeArboreal

Temperamentdocile, fast

Size & growth

Adult size7-9 inch legspan

Leg span160.00–230.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature73–83 °F

Humidity70–85%

Enclosure

Sling size6x6x8 inches

Juvenile size8x8x12 inches

Adult size12x12x18 inches (vertical)

Substratecoco fiber / topsoil, lightly moist

Substrate depth2-3 inches

Water dishRequired

Feeding

Feeding modePredator (live prey)

Prey sizecrickets, roaches

Sling cadence2-3 small prey per week

Juvenile cadence2 prey per week

Adult cadence2-3 prey per week

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