{"product_id":"eresus-ruficapillus-italian-velvet-spider","title":"Eresus ruficapillus (Italian Velvet Spider)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEresus ruficapillus (Italian Velvet Spider)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most adorable spiders in existence, this Italian species stays small, reaching only about 1.5 to 2 inches at full leg span, with females maintaining a solid black appearance. Males stay smaller but turn brightly colored at maturity. Grab this true spider for sale if you want an easy care, dry-loving species with real personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Eresus ruficapillus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females hold a solid black appearance, while smaller males develop bright coloration once they mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Display Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds visible silk webs where it waits for prey, engaging to watch at feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Eresus ruficapillus be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 1.5 to 2 inches at full leg span, a true dwarf among true spiders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species needs to be kept dry. It gets its moisture from feeding rather than misting or a water dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e No water dish needed, this species should not be given water directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed crickets placed directly in the web, or flies, offered about once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and web bound, generally prefers to stay in its web rather than wander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep It Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overwatering can actually harm this species, dry conditions are essential to its long term health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive bred and healthy, ready to settle into a new home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.33-0.5\" Spiderling","offer_id":54063974056255,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8-1\/4 Spiderling FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $300","offer_id":49902810399039,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/1509F106-1AB0-4C1A-9994-F5787F14FCD9_f8e147ce-afca-4870-9408-03a768762b02.jpg?v=1787001372","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/eresus-ruficapillus-italian-velvet-spider","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}