info on Barylestis scutatus

[terror_corpz]

Noticed these for sale they look like a huntsman but cant find any info on them does anyone have any info thanks

 

[HungryGhost]

There doesn't seem to be much info out there. The common name is Cameroon Crab Spider. They are a long legged, fast moving, African spider. That's all I can come up with, nothing on care or venom strength.

 

[terror_corpz]

There doesn't seem to be much info out there. The common name is Cameroon Crab Spider. They are a long legged, fast moving, African spider. That's all I can come up with, nothing on care or venom strength.

Hmm interesting ive bought 2 of them now so just have to keep searching for information thanks anyway

 

[terror_corpz]

Thought I'd do a little update on my Barylestis scutatus as there is no info out there about them little is known about the venom but im told you don't want to get tagged anyway she's growing fast she's at the mo about 4 inches they get a bit bigger I think they can get to the 6 inch mark I have a pic of a dead on on my hand as they don't last long once a sack has been dropped. Temperature ive kept her at is just room temp keep it dry with misting 2-3 times a week I've had mine for 2 months now and she's doing very well moulted twice and she loves to eat. No problem taking down a large cricket once a week and she hits hard no messing around. Temperament aggressive very aggressive she attacked the water when I sprayed and I was trying to do maintenance to enclosure she attacked my big tweezers and the decided to sprint up them and ended up out side the tank extremely fast. So here's the info I have since keeping her should you come across this very nice true species

 

[adykay]

Thought I'd do a little update on my Barylestis scutatus as there is no info out there about them little is known about the venom but im told you don't want to get tagged anyway she's growing fast she's at the mo about 4 inches they get a bit bigger I think they can get to the 6 inch mark I have a pic of a dead on on my hand as they don't last long once a sack has been dropped. Temperature ive kept her at is just room temp keep it dry with misting 2-3 times a week I've had mine for 2 months now and she's doing very well moulted twice and she loves to eat. No problem taking down a large cricket once a week and she hits hard no messing around. Temperament aggressive very aggressive she attacked the water when I sprayed and I was trying to do maintenance to enclosure she attacked my big tweezers and the decided to sprint up them and ended up out side the tank extremely fast. So here's the info I have since keeping her should you come across this very nice true species

do you still have a cameroon crab spider?, ive ordered one and I was wondering what enclosure i should use, any suggestions? thanks.

Noticed these for sale they look like a huntsman but cant find any info on them does anyone have any info thanks

 

[terror_corpz]

do you still have a cameroon crab spider?, ive ordered one and I was wondering what enclosure i should use, any suggestions? thanks.

Hi yes I do she's doing really well I have a in a basic set up with about 1inch of substrate and a half tube bark sitting length ways which she sits in during the day and thats it I got mine at about 3rd instar but put her in a spacious tank because there a nightmare to catch I thought pokies were quick well these guys are so so fast. Now she's grown into the enclosure. First couple of months she sat at the top corner of the enclosure after a couple of moults she began using the bark. She comes out at night this is where the fun begins watching them either hunt or ambush there prey mine now 1 moult away and is aggressive that combined with the speed you don't want her escaping

 

[adykay]

Hi yes I do she's doing really well I have a in a basic set up with about 1inch of substrate and a half tube bark sitting length ways which she sits in during the day and thats it I got mine at about 3rd instar but put her in a spacious tank because there a nightmare to catch I thought pokies were quick well these guys are so so fast. Now she's grown into the enclosure. First couple of months she sat at the top corner of the enclosure after a couple of moults she began using the bark. She comes out at night this is where the fun begins watching them either hunt or ambush there prey mine now 1 moult away and is aggressive that combined with the speed you don't want her escaping

do you not need a heat light with these spiders?, and is it always aggressive?

 

[terror_corpz]

I've kept mine room temp and she been fine when young more skittish as the get bigger then the aggression kicks in my one ran up the tongs lol

 

[adykay]

I've kept mine room temp and she been fine when young more skittish as the get bigger then the aggression kicks in my one ran up the tongs lol

hahahaha!, im a little bit worried because its my first spider and i wanted a more calmer species but i didnt know anything about the cameroon crab spider because its so difficult to get information about them but oh well it should be fun hahaha

 

[terror_corpz]

Its your 1st wow your in for a treat only problem I have is when I do maintenance ive worked out a technic but it scares me. ive got 2 enclosures 1 clean already when she's in the bark day time I put the 2 enclosures together and literary pick the bark up and put it in the other. clean the old one then visa versa it gets pretty dirty because I spray mine 1 or 2 time a week she drinks off the drops of water after a while it's water stained

 

[terror_corpz]

hahahaha!, im a little bit worried because its my first spider and i wanted a more calmer species but i didnt know anything about the cameroon crab spider because its so difficult to get information about them but oh well it should be fun hahaha

 

[adykay]

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its a very nice looking spider! i am looking forward to getting mine, although i am nervous considering they are aggressive. over all would you recommend this species?

 

[terror_corpz]

Definitely the spider is active in the evening and night and spends the day in the hide just the fact there's nothing on the Internet makes it that little bit special

 

[adykay]

Definitely the spider is active in the evening and night and spends the day in the hide just the fact there's nothing on the Internet makes it that little bit special[/QUOTE

Definitely the spider is active in the evening and night and spends the day in the hide just the fact there's nothing on the Internet makes it that little bit special

what is the bite like off these spiders?

 

[terror_corpz]

I dont know all I was told was don't get bit they are African so the venom will be more potent same goes for the tarantulas from Africa most if not all African spiders are aggressive and have potent venom just treat it with respect and try not to get it angry as I said earlier it ran up my tongs and out the enclosure quicker than I could blink it. raised up in the the treat position and striked first

 

[adykay]

I dont know all I was told was don't get bit they are African so the venom will be more potent same goes for the tarantulas from Africa most if not all African spiders are aggressive and have potent venom just treat it with respect and try not to get it angry as I said earlier it ran up my tongs and out the enclosure quicker than I could blink it. raised up in the the treat position and striked first

Oh i shall be wearing thick gloves wile doing maintenance, for me it was either the Cameroon crab spider or the Madagascar fishing spider but I chose this species because it seemed to be the more exciting of the two

 

[terror_corpz]

Oh i shall be wearing thick gloves wile doing maintenance, for me it was either the Cameroon crab spider or the Madagascar fishing spider but I chose this species because it seemed to be the more exciting of the two

Did you get the spider from viginiacheeseman that's where I got mine

 

[adykay]

Yes

Did you get the spider from viginiacheeseman that's where I got mine

yes, what's she like is it a decent place to buy spiders?

 

[terror_corpz]

I've just bought the 1 off her good communication well packed healthy spider no problem

 

[adykay]

I've just bought the 1 off her good communication well packed healthy spider no problem

By any chance please could you send me a picture of your setup so I can get a idea of what to buy?