Heterothele villosela (1.5cm)

Adult Size: 5cm-6cm (Dwarf Species)

Type: Old World, Burrower, Webber, Communal tendencies

Growth Rate: Fast

Temperament: Docile but Skittish and nervous.

Lifespan: Females (6-7 years) | Males (1-2 years)

Origin: Tanzania, East Africa

Recommended Climate: 26-28°C (Summer), 22-24°C (Winter)

Recommended Humidity: Winter 65-75%, Summer 70-80%

Basic Enclosure Requirements: This species is fossorial but also a heavy webber, create an enclosure with enough substrate for burrowing but also a lot of structure for webbing so you have the best of both worlds. Terrestrial setup with at least 4 x the size of the spider in horizontal space, 5cm to 10cm of substrate with a shelter and a water dish.