Heteropoda schwendingeri, formerly Heteropoda sp. 'Thai cave' (Thai cave huntsman spider) 0.33" velvet spider this species readily constructs dense

this species readily constructs dense silken retreats within cork bark tubes and other elevated enclosure furnishings

Ybyrapora diversipes inhabits the Atlantic Forest of Bahia

Native Range: Guatemala

this species spends the majority of its life above ground and is well adapted to an arboreal lifestyle

It produces very little silk

Heteropoda schwendingeri, formerly Heteropoda sp. 'Thai cave' (Thai cave huntsman spider) 0.33" velvet spider this species readily constructs denseSpecies Overview Heteropoda schwendingeri, long circulated in the hobby as the Thai cave huntsman spider, is a large arboreal huntsman spider native to southern Thailand. Among the largest huntsman spiders currently maintained in captivity, this species is prized for its impressive adult size, active hunting behavior, and relatively straightforward husbandry. The original species description reported wild males reaching leg spans of approximately 9