Whirligig Whip Spider

Euphrynichus bacillifer

Whip spiderintermediateHarmlessCommunal 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

A striking patterned whip spider with ornate pedipalps. Slightly more humidity-sensitive than Damon but otherwise straightforward; tolerates communal keeping with space. 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

GenusEuphrynichus

Native regionEast Africa

TypeArboreal

Temperamentskittish, fast

Size & growth

Adult size5-7 inch legspan

Leg span120.00–170.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature73–83 °F

Humidity65–80%

Enclosure

Sling size6x6x8 inches

Juvenile size8x8x10 inches

Adult size10x10x16 inches (vertical)

Substratecoco fiber / topsoil, lightly moist

Substrate depth2 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 prey per week

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