Psednocnemis brachyramosa

Ilovepredators · Sep 21, 2014

I ordered these species online and they will be comeing this next week and I can't find any care sheets when I Google the name or when I look on here. Could someone tell me the temprature and Humidity requirements for this species. Any other information is welcome also, I love learning all I can about the species I own. Thank you for your time.

Arachnomaniac19 · Sep 21, 2014

I remember looking at these a few years ago and I think they require moist and deep substrate, but don't count on what I just said; I could be completely off!

LadyofSpiders · Sep 21, 2014

I have 2 slings. I keep mine at 75-77 (as I do all my spiders) basically anywhere in the 70s is fine for them. I keep their substrate slightly damp. I don't worry about humidity.. if you keep it damp, you'll be fine. I really don't think they are difficult to keep. Even when small they are good burrowers but are out in the open most of the time. Strong eaters too.. Mine tackle prey like little maniacs...

Poec54 · Sep 22, 2014

I have a number of Asian terrestrials, and as far as I've been able to find out, all need the same conditions: moist substrate, at least several inches, a cork slab to hide under (and burrow under), a water bowl, and moderate ventilation. Plastic plants are a nice touch (Zoo Med vine-type, cut to fit). They're a dwarf species and you won't need a big cage. I put my brachyramosa in clear plastic Sterlite storage boxes that are 10" long, 6" high, and 6" wide (from Wal-Mart, with the green handles). Perfect size for adults/subadults. Younger ones go in a 16 oz deli cup. Like most, if not all Asian terrestrials, they're capable of very fast dashes, so always be prepared.

Please don't waste your time looking for care sheets. Many have questionable advice.

Storm76 · Sep 22, 2014

Oh my! You own these? Can you please post a picture of yours if possible? I'd be interested in seing your specimen and the setup. Thank you!

z32upgrader · Sep 24, 2014

I have one in my care that belongs to a friend. It has molted once since this photo, but is generally very secretive. This was a rehouse photo. Just as Poec54 described, a tall deli cup, water dish, and a starter burrow in 4-5" of substrate.

LadyofSpiders · Sep 24, 2014

I'm getting an adult female next week. Ill post pics of her then. My two I have now are just tiny slings.

Storm76 · Sep 25, 2014

I'm assuming these are more flight than fight, but considering it is an Asian burrow I wouldn't be surprised to hear their behavior is similiar to Chilobrachys / Haplopelma?

Poec54 · Sep 25, 2014

Storm76 said:
I'm assuming these are more flight than fight, but considering it is an Asian burrow I wouldn't be surprised to hear their behavior is similiar to Chilobrachys / Haplopelma?

My 4 girls are about 3 to 3 1/2". A couple laid sacs at that size (unmated). Like many Asian terrestrials they'll sit motionless, and then explode in a mad dash. I've seen posts where people have said that they were shocked at how fast they could move. Never seen a threat pose. Definitely a 'flight first' species.

Storm76 · Sep 25, 2014

Poec54 said:
My 4 girls are about 3 to 3 1/2". A couple laid sacs at that size (unmated). Like many Asian terrestrials they'll sit motionless, and then explode in a mad dash. I've seen posts where people have said that they were shocked at how fast they could move. Never seen a threat pose. Definitely a 'flight first' species.

That's pretty much what I gathered, just wanted to ask about personal experiences. Thanks, man.

spiderengineer · Sep 30, 2014

awesome webbers, medium-ish size so I go half and half on substrate to allow a decent burrow but to also give them room to web. like its been said they are asian species so higher humidty like you would with other asian species. they are slow growers. they are sexual dimorphic so you will know if its a male very easily

what mine did

Poec54 · Sep 30, 2014

spiderengineer said:
awesome webbers, medium-ish size so I go half and half on substrate to allow a decent burrow but to also give them room to web. like its been said they are asian species so higher humidty like you would with other asian species. they are slow growers. they are sexual dimorphic so you will know if its a male very easily...what mine did

Mine dug more than webbed when they were young, and now that they're adults, they're underground with little silk. The silk tower/tunnels in your pic looks a lot like what Encyocratella slings do.

spiderengineer · Sep 30, 2014

Poec54 said:
Mine dug more than webbed when they were young, and now that they're adults, they're underground with little silk. The silk tower/tunnels in your pic looks a lot like what Encyocratella slings do.

it doesn't show in the pic but their it also had burrow as well down below that was just its entrance

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younger stage

maturing into a male

Storm76 · Sep 30, 2014

Thanks for the pictures.

z32upgrader · Oct 12, 2014

New pictures of that same spider, two molts later and pissed. (S)he came up to the surface to molt, and several days later, when I went to remove the molt for sexing, (s)he gave me quite the show!

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Poec54 · Oct 12, 2014

z32upgrader said:
New pictures of that same spider, two molts later and pissed. (S)he came up to the surface to molt, and several days later, when I went to remove the molt for sexing, (s)he gave me quite the show!

Beautiful spider.

Storm76 · Nov 5, 2014

Poec54 said:
Beautiful spider.

Completely agree! Very vivid coloration, and feisty

Akai · Nov 5, 2014

well I'm sold on these. I've put these off long enough. lol

edgeofthefreak · Nov 6, 2014

It's as beautiful as it is hard to pronounce. "said-KNOCK-nemmis"? Was I even close?

Did not guess it would be a brilliant blue!

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