Xenesthis intermedia 2”

Xenesthis intermedia 2”size 2 These incredible new worlds from Venezuela are awesome spiders to keep. They grow fast, get big and are beautiful. A jet black velvet spider with striking purple highlights on the carapace. Growing to about 8 inches, the males of this species turn a overall bright purple when they mature. Described in 1945, however there has been little taxonomic work on them since and they can be difficult to tell apart from others in the genus. The whole

but thanks to captive breeding they are affordable now and being produced in large numbers

-These jumpers are sold in groups of 2 only

Another great horned African species

Must have for any new world collection

Described in 2003 by Dr

Milan Řezáč

well known for its communal behaviors

Described by Brazilian arachnologist Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão in 1971

I’m not even certain if the spider we know in the hobby is the same spider that these taxonomist are referring too

However the speed of these spiders can still be off putting to some beginners

These never last long when I have them

First described by Anton Ausserer in 1875