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After looking for anything from this genus for several years, now, I found one in the US! Southern Spider Works was the culprit. Well, after a deal with a buddy of mine (him getting my X. intermedia), I had this spider on the way to me!
It arrived today, and I'm insanely happy! It's only 1/8" in legspan, but is already showing adult coloration. By my guess, that might put it at 4th instar, or higher.
It seems docile enough. No hair kicking, no threats, no real running away. From the body shape of adults I've seen, they're probably terrestrial, but might be burrowers.
If anyone has first hand knowledge of this species, please let me know. What I've found is scarce, at best. I'd like to try and breed them once I know more, and can find more.
Of the attached photos, one is actual size (assuming you run your resolution at 1280x960), and the other is the best my camera can do. Maybe I can get Jake to bring his 7.0 megapixel over sometime soon hehe
-Bryan
It arrived today, and I'm insanely happy! It's only 1/8" in legspan, but is already showing adult coloration. By my guess, that might put it at 4th instar, or higher.
It seems docile enough. No hair kicking, no threats, no real running away. From the body shape of adults I've seen, they're probably terrestrial, but might be burrowers.
If anyone has first hand knowledge of this species, please let me know. What I've found is scarce, at best. I'd like to try and breed them once I know more, and can find more.
Of the attached photos, one is actual size (assuming you run your resolution at 1280x960), and the other is the best my camera can do. Maybe I can get Jake to bring his 7.0 megapixel over sometime soon hehe
-Bryan
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